These are standard specifications for the 1965 Lotus Elan S2, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 26-S2-34
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Chassis # 26-S2-29
Chassis # CHNS264151
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 26-40-61
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Chassis # 26-52-33
Chassis # 26/5803
Chassis # 26/S2/7
Chassis # 26/4530
Engine # LP3132
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Auction entries : 2
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,200 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.5 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 115 mph | 185.035 km/h (estimated) |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Lotus-Ford | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 twin choke Weber 40DCOE carburetors | |
4 Manual
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 26-S2-34
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Chassis # 26-S2-29
Chassis # CHNS264151
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Chassis # 26-40-61
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 26-52-33
Chassis # 26/5803
Chassis # 26/S2/7
Chassis # 26/4530
Engine # LP3132
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Auction entries : 2
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.3 in | 3691 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 45.0 in | 1143 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.0 in | 2134 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.3 in | 3691 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 45.0 in | 1143 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.0 in | 2134 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Chapman struts with coil springs adn tubular lower A-arms | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.20x13 |
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Lotus Elan S2 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Lotus Elan S2?
Q: How fast is the 1965 Lotus Elan S2? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 has a top speed of 115 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Lotus Elan S2? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Lotus Elan S2? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 has a length of 145.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Lotus Elan S2? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Lotus Elan S2 cost when new?A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 had a base price of approximately $4,200 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Lotus Elan S2? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1965 Lotus Elan S2 have? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 had 5.20x13 tires.Q: What engine did the 1965 Lotus Elan S2 have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Lotus Elan S2 was a Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1965 Lotus Elan S2 have? A: The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
