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Lotus Elan S1

(1963 model)

Brief specs of 1963 Lotus Elan S1

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, 1498 cm3 / 91.4 cu in / 91.4 cu in, 74.0 kW / 99.2 hp / 99.2 hp @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, 138.0 N·m / 101.8 lb·ft / 101.8 lb·ft @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, rear wheel drive, 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1963
ModelElan S1Issued until
SerieElanNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3020 l / 106.65 cu ft / 106.65 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3700 mm / 145.7 in / 145.7 inTotal (curb) weight594 kg / 1310 lb / 1310 lb
Width1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inDry weight
Height1150 mm / 45.3 in / 45.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2140 mm / 84.3 in / 84.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 inFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.6Frontal area (A)1.40 m2 / 15.0 sq ft / 15.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.84 m2 / 9.0 sq ft / 9.0 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.8 kW / 28.0 hp / 28.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.7 mm / 2.86 in / 2.86 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement1498 cm3 / 91.4 cu in / 91.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity374.62 cm3/cylinder / 22.861 cu in/cylinder / 22.861 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio9.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power74.0 kW / 99.2 hp / 99.2 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque138.0 N·m / 101.8 lb·ft / 101.8 lb·ft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)32.6 kW / 43.7 hp / 43.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output49.4 kW/l / 1.086 bhp/cu in / 1.086 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque92.1 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 sTop (maximal) speed185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 sPower-to-weight ratio171.2 kW/ton / 129.7 bhp/ton / 129.7 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
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle9.0 m / 29.5 ft / 29.5 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front5.20-13Tyres rear5.20-13
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front241 mm / 9.5 in / 9.5 inBrake diameter rear254 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elan S1

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