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(1974 model)
3-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1973 cm3 / 120.4 cu in / 120.4 cu in, 119.3 kW / 160.0 hp / 160.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Elite 501 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Elite | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4460 mm / 175.6 in / 175.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1060 kg / 2337 lb / 2337 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1210 mm / 47.6 in / 47.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2480 mm / 97.6 in / 97.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 67 l / 14.8 UK gal / 17.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.87 m2 / 20.1 sq ft / 20.1 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 | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Lotus | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.3 mm / 2.73 in / 2.73 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.37 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 DO carbs | Engine displacement | 1973 cm3 / 120.4 cu in / 120.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 493.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.100 cu in/cylinder / 30.100 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 119.3 kW / 160.0 hp / 160.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 48.6 kW / 65.2 hp / 65.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 60.5 kW/l / 1.329 bhp/cu in / 1.329 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 96.3 N·m/l / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.8 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.1 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 7.80 s / 7.80 s / 7.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 150.9 kW/ton / 114.4 bhp/ton / 114.4 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 | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elite 501
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