Type
2S FHC
Designer
Giugiaro
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2438 mm 96 in
Track: Front
1511 mm 59.5 in
Track: Rear
1511 mm 59.5 in
Length
4191 mm 165 in
Width
1852 mm 72.9 in
Height
1118 mm 44 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.72
Kerb weight
1067 kg 2352 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
41.50 %
Fuel capacity
71.8 litres 15.8 UK Gal 19 US Gal
Drag coefficient
0.350
Bore
95.30 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.2 litre2174 cc(132.666 cu in)
Construction
aluminium alloy block & head
Compression ratio
9.50:1
Fuel system
2 De DHLA4SE carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW)@ 6500 rpm
Specific output
73.6 bhp/litre1.21 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
217.0 Nm (160 ft?�·lb) (22.1 kgm)@ 5250 rpm
bmep
1254.3 kPa (181.9 psi)
Specific torque
99.82 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Lotus
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.25
Unitary capacity
543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
4.70 s
0-60 mph
6.50 s
0-100 km/h
7.00 s
0-100 mph
19.00 s
Standing
15.00 s @ 92.00 mph
Standing km
27.90 s @ 182.00 km/h
Top speed
217 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight
149.95 bhp/ton
Engine location
Mid
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Di-S
Brake ∅: Front
267 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
274 mm
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.76
Final drive ratio
4.10
RAC rating
22.5
year
1981
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