1966 Lotus Elan Specifications

Specifications

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
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

Chassis # 36-5785
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Chassis # 26-S2-34

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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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Exterior
Price :	$4,200
Weight :	1534 lbs \| 695.811 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$4,200
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

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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.