1964 Lotus Elan Specifications

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    • 1964 Lotus Elan Model Years
    1963196419651966196719691970197119721973

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Fiberglass body on box-section chassis
    Production Years for Series : 1962 - 1973
    Price : $4,100-$4,200
    Weight : 1500 lbs | 680.389 kg
    0-60 mph : 8.7 seconds.
    Top Speed : 114 mph | 183.426 km/h
    Inline 4 | Lotus-Ford
    Displacement : 1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.
    Power : 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM
    Torque :108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
    Stroke : 2.9 in | 73 mm.
    Compression : 9.50:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 8 DOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Aluminum
    2 twin choke Weber 40DCOE carburetors
    Inline 4 | Twin/Cam
    Displacement : 1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.
    Power : 195 HP (143.52 KW)
    2 Weber carburetors
    Transmission:
    4 Manual

    1st Gear : 2.97:1
    2nd Gear : 2.009:1
    3rd Gear : 1.395:1
    4th Gear : 1.00:1

    Coupe

    Coupe
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    Coupe
    Coupe
    Chassis # 26R-28
    Coupe
    Coupe
    Coupe
    Coupe
    Chassis # 26-S1-28 or S1-33-26R
    Coupe
    Chassis # 26R S1 0037
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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 : 47.0 in | 1194 mm.
    Ground Clearance : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
    Chassis # 26/4450
    Price : $4,100
    Weight : 1500 lbs | 680.389 kg
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 145.3 in | 3691 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 : 47.0 in | 1194 mm.

    Coupe

    Coupe
    Chassis # 26/S2/29
    Price : $4,200
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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 : 47.0 in | 1194 mm.
    Ground Clearance : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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 : 47.0 in | 1194 mm.
    Ground Clearance : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

    Coupe

    Coupe
    Chassis # 137
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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 : 47.0 in | 1194 mm.
    Ground Clearance : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

    Convertible

    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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 : 47.0 in | 1194 mm.
    Ground Clearance : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil spirngs and anti-roll bar

    Rear : Chapman struts with coil springs and tubular lower A-arms

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Brakes
    Front Brakes : Girling Disc
    Rear Brakes : Disc

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : Front : 2013-5-20
    Rear : 2013-5-20
    Wheels : Bolt-on steel

    1964 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $3,500
    Avg. Household Income : $6,000
    Avg. Home : $13,050
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.30

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    Q: How fast is the 1964 Lotus Elan? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan has a top speed of 114 mph.

    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1964 Lotus Elan? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1964 Lotus Elan? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan has lengths of 145.25 and 145.30 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1964 Lotus Elan? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1964 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1964 Lotus Elan cost approximately $4,100 to $4,200 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1964 Lotus Elan? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1964 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan had Front : 2013-5-20
    Rear : 2013-5-20 tires.

    Q: What type of wheels did the 1964 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan had Bolt-on steel wheels.

    Q: What engines did the 1964 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW)

    • Q: What transmission did the 1964 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1964 Lotus Elan had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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