1973 Lotus Elan Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass body on steel frame
Production Years for Series :	1962 - 1973
Price :	$4,890
Weight :	1520 lbs \| 689.46 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	116 mph \| 186.644 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1558 cc \| 95.1 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	105 BHP (77.28 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 :	Light Alloy

Inline 4
Displacement :	1558 cc \| 95.1 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	126 BHP (92.736 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	113 Ft-Lbs (153 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	10.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	8 DOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy

Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.61:1
2nd Gear :	2.33:1
3rd Gear :	1.61:1
4th Gear :	1.21:1
5th Gear :	0.87

Production Figures

Total Lotus Production for 1973 :	2,830
1973 Lotus Elan

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	145.3 in \| 3689 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.

Roadster

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	145.3 in \| 3689 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 # 0028J
Engine # T/23827
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	145.3 in \| 3689 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.

Roadster

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	145.3 in \| 3689 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.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Lower wishbones with coil springs/shocks and anti-roll bar Rear : Chapman struts with lower A-arms and coil-springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.20x13

1973 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$12,900
Avg. Home :	$32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.40

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Q: How fast is the 1973 Lotus Elan? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan has a top speed of 116 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Lotus Elan? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Lotus Elan? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan has a length of 145.25 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Lotus Elan? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1973 Lotus Elan had a base price of approximately $4,890 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Lotus Elan? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1973 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan had 5.20x13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Lotus produce in 1973? A: Lotus produced 2,830 automobiles in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1973 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 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 126 BHP (92.736 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 113 Ft-Lbs (153 NM) @ 5500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1973 Lotus Elan had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual.