1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Lotus Elite Specifications
If you find a Lotus Elite today, you’ll have to ante up a good bit of money for it -- up to twice the original U.S. price of $4,500 for a clean one. While on the one hand the relative value of an Elite is due to its limited production, on the other it speaks well for the car’s unique and advanced design and its reputation for performance. Most of all, the Elite stands as one of Colin Chapman’s many lasting accomplishments.
Find specifications for the 1959-1963 Lotus Elite in the following chart:
1959-63 Lotus Elite Specifications
| General | |
| | Front-engine, rear-drive, two-seat, two-door coupe |
| | Fiberglass monocoque chassis |
| | Fiberglass body |
| Dimensions and Capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches |
| Overall length | 148 inches |
| Curb weight | 1,450 pounds |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine type | Coventry-Climax FWE ohc inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1,216 cc/74.2 ci |
| Fuel Delivery | 1 or 2 SU or 2 Weber carburetors |
| Net bhp @ rpm | 75-105 |
| Transmission type | MG 4-speed or ZF 4-speed manual |
| Chassis | |
| Front suspension | Independent, wishbone,coil springs, shocks, anti-sway bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent, Chapman struts, trailing arm |
| Steering | Rack and pinion |
| Brake system | 4-wheel discs |
| Wheels | 15-inch wire, knockoff hubs |
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