| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1969 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1558 cm3 / 95.1 cu in / 95.1 cu in, 85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 147.0 N·m / 108.4 lb·ft / 108.4 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Elan S4 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Elan | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3690 mm / 145.3 in / 145.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 688 kg / 1517 lb / 1517 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1168 mm / 46.0 in / 46.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2134 mm / 84.0 in / 84.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.41 m2 / 15.2 sq ft / 15.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.8 mm / 2.86 in / 2.86 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.13 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 St carbs | Engine displacement | 1558 cm3 / 95.1 cu in / 95.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 389.50 cm3/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 147.0 N·m / 108.4 lb·ft / 108.4 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 34.3 kW / 46.0 hp / 46.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 55.1 kW/l / 1.210 bhp/cu in / 1.210 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 94.3 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 167.2 kW/ton / 126.6 bhp/ton / 126.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.5 | Turning circle | 9.4 m / 30.8 ft / 30.8 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Lower wishbone,ChmnS |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elan S4
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