Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
3
Wheelbase
2480 mm 97.6 in
Track: Front
1490 mm 58.7 in
Track: Rear
1490 mm 58.7 in
Length
4460 mm 175.6 in
Width
1820 mm 71.7 in
Height
1210 mm 47.6 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.8
Ground clearance
140 mm 5.5 in
Kerb weight
1060 kg 2337 lb
Fuel capacity
67 litres 14.7 UK Gal 17.7 US Gal
Bore
95.20 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2 litre1973 cc(120.4 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.40:1
Fuel system
2 Ze-St carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
144 PS (142.0 bhp) (105.9 kW)@ 6500 rpm
Specific output
72 bhp/litre1.18 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
177.0 Nm (131 ft?�·lb) (18 kgm)@ 5000 rpm
bmep
1127.3 kPa (163.5 psi)
Specific torque
89.71 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Lotus
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.37
Unitary capacity
493.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight
133.96 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
3.500
Turning circle
10.50 m
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.80
Final drive ratio
4.10
RAC rating
22.5
year
1974
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