Lotus Elite S1
Overview
| Produced: |
1957-1960, 280 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe
|
The Elite was a marvellous car that was amazingly quick because it only weighed 1,150 lb (575 kg) and had a 1.2 litre Coventry-Climax engine that with its 71 bhp at 6,100 was really overpowered. The body was made of glass-fibre reinforced polyester but this proved to be a disadvantage after a few years when the bodies began to crack easily.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1216cc | S4 OHC | Coventry Climax | 76.6mm x 66.7mm | |
| cc | Lotus 900 SeriesTwin Cam |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| SU 1.5inch | 1 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | - | |
| Suspension | Front | - |
| Rear | - | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115mph | 11.3s | 34mpg | 71bhp @6100 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 7' 4.25" | 3' 11" | 4' 0.25" | 12' 4" | 4' 11.25" | 37' | |
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
Have you any further information on this car?
Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £10000 | £18500 | £30000 | 26-Oct-06 |
Please note the valuation prices provided indicate likely value in the United Kingdom. Values in other countries may vary
Related products for sale in the shop
Books | |
 LOTUS ELITE AND ECLAT, 1974-82
£10.45   |
 LOTUS ELITE 1957-1964 LIMITED EDITION
£10.45 |
 LOTUS BOOK
|
|
