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1964 Lotus Elan Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1964 Lotus Elan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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 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

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Chassis # 26R-28
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Chassis # 26-S1-28 or S1-33-26R
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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.

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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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