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Lotus Elite 501

(1974 model)

Brief specs of 1974 Lotus Elite 501

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, 105.9 kW / 142.0 hp / 142.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 177.0 N·m / 130.5 lb·ft / 130.5 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1974
ModelElite 501Issued until
SerieEliteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4090 l / 144.44 cu ft / 144.44 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4460 mm / 175.6 in / 175.6 inTotal (curb) weight1060 kg / 2337 lb / 2337 lb
Width1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 inDry weight
Height1210 mm / 47.6 in / 47.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2480 mm / 97.6 in / 97.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity67 l / 14.7 UK gal / 17.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.8  

Aerodynamics

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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerLotusValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.3 mm / 2.73 in / 2.73 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.37
Fuel supply2 Ze-St carbsEngine displacement1973 cm3 / 120.4 cu in / 120.4 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity493.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.100 cu in/cylinder / 30.100 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power105.9 kW / 142.0 hp / 142.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque177.0 N·m / 130.5 lb·ft / 130.5 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)48.6 kW / 65.2 hp / 65.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output53.7 kW/l / 1.179 bhp/cu in / 1.179 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque89.7 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.8
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.1

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)7.80 s / 7.80 s / 7.80 sPower-to-weight ratio134.0 kW/ton / 101.5 bhp/ton / 101.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.5Turning circle10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elite 501

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