These are standard specifications for the 1958 Lotus Elite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1963 |
| Price : | $4,100 |
| Weight : | 1116 lbs | 506.209 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1958 Geneva Motorshow |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 11.1 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 18.41 ONDS seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 118 mph | 189.862 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L. |
| Power : | 77 BHP (56.672 KW) @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque : | 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 67 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Elite Type 14 Coupé Production (1958-1963) : | 1,050 |
| : | 988 were produced from 1959-63 |
| 1958 Lotus Elite | |
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 Elite?
Q: How fast is the 1958 Lotus Elite? A: The 1958 Lotus Elite has a top speed of 118 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Lotus Elite? A: The 1958 Lotus Elite has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Lotus Elite? A: The 1958 Lotus Elite has a length of 146.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Lotus Elite? A: The 1958 Lotus Elite has a width of 59.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 Lotus Elite cost when new?A: The 1958 Lotus Elite had a base price of approximately $4,100 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 Lotus Elite? A: The 1958 Lotus Elite was a Coupe.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 1958 Lotus Elite have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Lotus Elite was a Straight 4 (1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 77 BHP (56.672 KW) @ 6100 RPM and 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1958 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1958 Lotus Elite had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.