These are standard specifications for the 1970 Lotus Elan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 501782
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,800-$5,990 |
| 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 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 | |
4 Manual
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 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 : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 501782
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| Price : | $5,990 |
| Weight : | 2080 lbs | 943.472 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 63.5 in | 1613 mm. |
| Height : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Tires : | 165x13 |
Roadster
| Price : | $4,800 |
| Weight : | 1500 lbs | 680.389 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 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 : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.0 in | 4267 mm. |
| Width : | 63.5 in | 1613 mm. |
| Height : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Chapman struts with lower A-arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.20x13 |
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Lotus Elan?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Lotus Elan? A: The 1970 Lotus Elan has wheelbase sizes of 84.00 and 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Lotus Elan? A: The 1970 Lotus Elan has lengths of 145.20 and 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Lotus Elan? A: The 1970 Lotus Elan has width of 56.00 and 63.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1970 Lotus Elan cost approximately $4,800 to $5,990 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Lotus Elan? A: The 1970 Lotus Elan was offered as a , Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1970 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1970 Lotus Elan had 5.20x13 tires.Q: What engines did the 1970 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1970 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 1970 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1970 Lotus Elan had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.