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Vehicle Details

Year
1962
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
116 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
0–60 mph
7.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.0 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
1,558 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,690 mm (145.3 in)
Width
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Height
1,156 mm (45.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,134 mm (84.0 in)
Curb weight
696 kg (1,534 lb)

Engine

Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
46 litres

Exterior

Track, Front
1,232 mm (48.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,232 mm (48.5 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

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