These are standard specifications for the 1969 Lotus Elan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,800-$6,000 |
| Weight : | 1500 lbs | 680.389 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 105 BHP (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 : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 twin choke Webers or Dell^orto carburetors | |
| Inline 4 | special equipment engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 Zenith-Stromberg carburetors | |
| Inline 4 | special equipment engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 twin choke Webers or Dell^orto carburetors | |
4 Manual
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V136000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT HEADLAMPS MAY NOT MEET THE 24 INCHES ABOVE ROAD SURFACEREQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND- ARD NO.108.(CORRECT BY REPLACING FRONT SPRINGS WITH MODIFIED TYPE.) |
Data updated January 2023
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Lotus Elan?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Lotus Elan? A: The 1969 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Lotus Elan? A: The 1969 Lotus Elan has a length of 145.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Lotus Elan? A: The 1969 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1969 Lotus Elan cost approximately $4,800 to $6,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Lotus Elan? A: The 1969 Lotus Elan was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What engines did the 1969 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1969 Lotus Elan had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1969 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1969 Lotus Elan had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.