1963 Lotus Elan Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,190-$4,200 |
| Weight : | 1520 lbs | 689.46 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.1 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.7 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 twin choke Weber 40DCOE carburetors | |
4 Manual Close-ratio gears
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.971:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.009:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.395:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Handling
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Lotus Elan?
Q: How fast is the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a length of 145.25 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1963 Lotus Elan cost approximately $4,190 to $4,200 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What engine did the 1963 Lotus Elan have? A: The engine powering the 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan had a 4 speed Manual Close-ratio gears gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Lotus Elan?
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Q: How fast is the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a length of 145.25 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1963 Lotus Elan cost approximately $4,190 to $4,200 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Lotus Elan? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What engine did the 1963 Lotus Elan have? A: The engine powering the 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1963 Lotus Elan had a 4 speed Manual Close-ratio gears gearbox. - 1963 Lotus Elan Menu
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