Lotus Elite S2
Overview
| Produced: |
1960-1963, 750 produced. |
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| Types: |
Coupe |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1216cc | S4 OHC | Coventry Climax | 76.6mm x 66.7mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 mph | 11.3 s | 34 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855205475 | Lotus Elite Limited Edition | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The essence of Lotus |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2010 | |||
| The essence of Lotus - Lotus made its name by breeding into its cars a surreal blend of handling, feel and supple ride. We test six definitive models to discover which one distils the magic best. 1960 Lotus Seven Series 1, 1961 Lotus Elite, 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1969 Lotus Europa Series 2, 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo, 2000 Lotus Elise Sport 160. | ||||
| Article |
2005 Classic Car of the year |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2005 | |||
| 2005 Classic Car of the year - Eight cars made it to the first ever Classic Car of the Year final, each with its own exceptional restoration story. With four cars competing in the professional class and four in the amateur class, there would be two winners. Which would you choose? 1934 Austin Ten-Four Cabriolet, 1962, Jaguar E-type S1 3.8 fhc, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport, 1959 Lotus Seven Climax, 1963 Lotus Elite Super 95, 1923 Daimler D16 Sleeve-valve Landaulet, 1935 Citroen Traction Avant 11an Faux Cabriolet. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars December 2001 pg 64 |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2001 | |||
| Giant Lotus handling test. Lotus has always made an art form out of building fine-handling cars. We put the best to the ultimate track test. | ||||
| Article |
Driving a wedge into the status quo |
126 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2011 | |||
| Driving a wedge into the status quo - Can the Elite, the most practical Lotus of all, tempt Martin Buckley away from the Mercedes W123 and Lancia Gamma, two of his favourite coupes? | ||||
| Article |
Go your own way |
34 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly August 2009 | |||
| Go your own way- Lying in bits 20 years ago, this Lotus Elite is back on the road and better than ever. | ||||
| Article |
Torque and cheese |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2002 | |||
| Torque and cheese - Lotus vs Lotus - Julian Balme tries the Lotus reposition, replacing the Elan + 2S witht the radical, F1-inspired Elite. | ||||
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