(1969 model)
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Elan S4 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Elan | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3690 mm / 145.3 in / 145.3 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1168 mm / 46.0 in / 46.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 688 kg / 1517 lb / 1517 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2134 mm / 84.0 in / 84.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Lotus | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.8 mm / 2.86 in / 2.86 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.13 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1558 cm3 / 95.1 cu in / 95.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 389.50 cm3/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder / 23.769 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 147.0 Nm / 108.4 lbft / 108.4 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 67.4 kW/l / 1.502 bhp/cu in / 1.502 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 94.35 Nm/l / 0.825 lbft/cu in / 0.825 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.77 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 152.62 kW/ton / 207.51 bhp/ton / 207.51 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.50 | Turning circle | 9.40 m / 30.84 ft / 30.84 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.LW.ChmnS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elan S4
