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1979 Lotus Elite
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Lotus
Model
Elite
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
159 hp
Power (kW)
117 kW
Displacement
1,973 cc
Dimensions
Curb weight
1,158 kg
(2,553 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
67 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Elite
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Coupe
Variant
Elite Standard
1958–1982
Elite Coupe Generations
2 of 2
2nd Generation
1974–1982
Year
1979
Powertrain
2.0
Horsepower
159 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
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Coupe
2WD
Gasoline
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
