These are standard specifications for the 1960 Lotus Elite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1963 |
| Price : | $4,100 |
| Weight : | 1205 lbs | 546.579 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1958 Geneva Motorshow |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.4 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L. |
| Power : | 84 BHP (61.824 KW) @ 6400 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 OHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.67:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.20:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.32:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Elite Type 14 Coupé Production (1958-1963) : | 1,050 |
| : | 988 were produced from 1959-63 |
| 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 146.0 in | 3708 mm. |
| Width : | 59.3 in | 1506 mm. |
| Height : | 46.5 in | 1181 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.5 in | 165 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : lower wishbone, upper link located longitudinally by anit-roll bar, coil overs Rear : independent via Chapman strut, trailing arm, driveshaft providing lateral link, coil over, front trailing arm mount updated | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 4.80x15 Rear : 4.90x15 |
| Wheels : | Knock-on wire |
1960 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,600 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
| Total Car Production : | 7,905,119 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Lotus Elite?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite has a length of 146.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite has a width of 59.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Lotus Elite cost when new?A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had a base price of approximately $4,100 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had Front : 4.80x15
Rear : 4.90x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had Knock-on 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 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The engine powering the 1960 Lotus Elite was a Straight 4 (1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 84 BHP (61.824 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Lotus Elite?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite has a length of 146.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite has a width of 59.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Lotus Elite cost when new?A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had a base price of approximately $4,100 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1960 Lotus Elite? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had Front : 4.80x15Rear : 4.90x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had Knock-on 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 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The engine powering the 1960 Lotus Elite was a Straight 4 (1216 cc | 74.2 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 84 BHP (61.824 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 77 Ft-Lbs (104 NM) @ 3750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1960 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1960 Lotus Elite had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.