1957 Eleven ![]() |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1956 Lotus Eleven Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series | 1956 - 1957 |
| Body Designer | Frank Costin |
| Weight | 992 lbs | 449.964 kg |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 124.3 mph |
Coventry Climax FWB
Engine Type : I4 1100 cc | 67.1 cu in. | 1.1 L.
100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Bore : 76.2 mm | 3 in.
Stroke : 80.0 mm | 3.15 in.
Engine Type : I4 1100 cc | 67.1 cu in. | 1.1 L.
100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Bore : 76.2 mm | 3 in.
Stroke : 80.0 mm | 3.15 in.
Transmission:
4 Manual MG
4 Manual MG
| Production Figures | |
| Series 1s | 270 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 0259 |
| Chassis Number | 15/610/2 |
| Chassis Number | 180 |
| Chassis Number | 184 |
| Chassis Number | 202 |
| Chassis Number | 212 |
| Chassis Number | 220 |
| Chassis Number | 224 |
| Chassis Number | 235 |
| Chassis Number | 283 |
| Chassis Number | 286 |
| Chassis Number | MK 11 258 |
| Chassis Number | MK 11/190 |
| Engine Number | FWA 400-7 6802 |
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1957 Eleven ![]() |

