These are standard specifications for the 1958 Lotus 16, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on multi-tube platform |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1960 |
| Body Designer : | Colin Chapman |
| Weight : | 1080 lbs | 489.88 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 4 | Coventry Climax FPF | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2496 cc | 152.3 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Valvetrain : | 8 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| 16 Production (1958-1960) : | 7 |
| : | 2 in 1958 and 5 in 1959 (other sources say 8 were produced) |
| 1958 Lotus 16 | |
Handling
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Lotus 16?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Lotus 16? A: The 1958 Lotus 16 has a wheelbase size of 87.99 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Lotus 16? A: The 1958 Lotus 16 has a length of 139.88 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Lotus 16? A: The 1958 Lotus 16 has a width of 53.98 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 Lotus 16? A: The 1958 Lotus 16 was a Monoposto.Q: How many 16 were produced? A: Lotus produced 7 examples of the 16 from 1958 to 1960.Q: What engine did the 1958 Lotus 16 have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Lotus 16 was a Straight 4 (2496 cc | 152.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.). Q: What transmission did the 1958 Lotus 16 have? A: The 1958 Lotus 16 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.