These are standard specifications for the 1962 Lotus Elite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual BMC
Chassis # EB1734
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Chassis # EB 1695
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Chassis # 1334
Engine # 8945
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Chassis # 1318
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1963 |
| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 1200 lbs | 544.311 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1958 Geneva Motorshow |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 11.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 115 mph | 185.035 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Coventry Climax | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L. |
| Power : | 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque : | 75 Ft-Lbs (102 NM) @ 4750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 67 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual BMC
Production Figures
| Elite Type 14 Coupé Production (1958-1963) : | 1,050 |
| : | 988 were produced from 1959-63 |
| 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # EB1734
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Chassis # 1334
Engine # 8945
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 46.0 in | 1168 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.2 in | 2240 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 1318
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| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 1250 lbs | 566.99 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 46.0 in | 1168 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.2 in | 2240 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Chapman struts with trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 4.80 x 15 Rear : 4.90 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Wire |
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Lotus Elite?
Q: How fast is the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a top speed of 115 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a wheelbase size of 88.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a length of 148.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a width of 58.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Lotus Elite cost when new?A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had a base price of approximately $5,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had Front : 4.80 x 15
Rear : 4.90 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had Wire wheels.Q: How many Elite Type 14 Coupé were produced? A: Lotus produced 1,050 examples of the Elite Type 14 Coupé from 1958 to 1963.Q: What engine did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The engine powering the 1962 Lotus Elite was a Inline 4 (1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 6100 RPM and 75 Ft-Lbs (102 NM) @ 4750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had a 4 speed Manual BMC gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a top speed of 115 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a wheelbase size of 88.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a length of 148.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite has a width of 58.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Lotus Elite cost when new?A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had a base price of approximately $5,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1962 Lotus Elite? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had Front : 4.80 x 15Rear : 4.90 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had Wire wheels.Q: How many Elite Type 14 Coupé were produced? A: Lotus produced 1,050 examples of the Elite Type 14 Coupé from 1958 to 1963.Q: What engine did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The engine powering the 1962 Lotus Elite was a Inline 4 (1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 6100 RPM and 75 Ft-Lbs (102 NM) @ 4750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1962 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1962 Lotus Elite had a 4 speed Manual BMC gearbox.