These are standard specifications for the 1966 Lotus Elan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 45/5896
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Chassis # 264503
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 1534 lbs | 695.811 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.60 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 190 km/h | 118.085 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1594 cc | 97.3 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 8 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.971:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.009:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.395:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 46.3 in | 1176 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
Chassis # 45/5896
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Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 1534 lbs | 695.811 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 46.3 in | 1176 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
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 46.3 in | 1176 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
Chassis # 264503
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 46.3 in | 1176 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
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.2 in | 3688 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 46.3 in | 1176 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 : | 145.2 in | 3688 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 46.3 in | 1176 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Chapman strut, lower wishbons | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.20x13 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 145x13 |
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Lotus Elan?
Q: How fast is the 1966 Lotus Elan? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan has a top speed of 190 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Lotus Elan? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Lotus Elan? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan has a length of 145.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Lotus Elan? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1966 Lotus Elan had a base price of approximately $4,200 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Lotus Elan? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1966 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan had 5.20x13 tires.Q: What engine did the 1966 Lotus Elan have? A: The engine powering the 1966 Lotus Elan was a Straight 4 (1594 cc | 97.3 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1966 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1966 Lotus Elan had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.