Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2134 mm 84 in
Track: Front
1194 mm 47 in
Track: Rear
1194 mm 47 in
Length
3689 mm 145.2 in
Width
1422 mm 56 in
Height
1175 mm 46.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.73
Ground clearance
152 mm 6 in
Kerb weight
696 kg 1534 lb
Fuel capacity
45.5 litres 10 UK Gal 12 US Gal
Bore
82.57 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.6 litre1558 cc(95.075 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
9.50:1
Fuel system
2 We 40 DCOE 18 carbs
Maximum power(net)
116.6 PS (115.0 bhp) (85.8 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
73.8 bhp/litre1.21 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(net)
147.0 Nm (108 ft?�·lb) (15 kgm)@ 4000 rpm
bmep
1185.7 kPa (172 psi)
Specific torque
94.35 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Lotus
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.13
Unitary capacity
389.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-60 mph
7.60 s
0-100 mph
26.50 s
Standing
15.70 s
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight
165.23 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.500
Turning circle
9.80 m
Suspension
front I.W.CS.ARB.
Tyres: Front
145 x 13
Tyres: Rear
145 x 13
Brakes F/R
Di/Di-S
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.55
RAC rating
16.9
year
1966
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