These are standard specifications for the 1956 Lotus Eleven, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual MG
Chassis # 180
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Chassis # 202
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Chassis # 0259
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Chassis # 15/610/2
Chassis # 212
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Chassis # 506
Chassis # 220
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Chassis # 235
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Chassis # 184
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Chassis # 283
Chassis # 224
Chassis # 286
Chassis # MK 11 258
Chassis # MK 11/190
Engine # FWA 400-7 6802
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Chassis # MK11210
Engine # FWA 400-9 6968
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Chassis # 180
Engine # 6863
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Chassis # 164
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1956 - 1957 |
| Body Designer : | Frank Costin |
| Weight : | 992 lbs | 449.964 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 200 km/h | 124.3 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Coventry Climax FWB | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1100 cc | 67.1 cu in. | 1.1 L. |
| Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Bore : | 76.2 mm | 3 in. |
| Stroke : | 80.0 mm | 3.15 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 8 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 2 Weber carburetors | |
4 Manual MG
Production Figures
| Eleven Series 1 Production (1956-1957) : | 270 |
| : | 150 were S1s |
| 1956 Lotus Eleven | |
Dimension(s)
Sports Racer
Chassis # 180
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Chassis # 202
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Chassis # 0259
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Chassis # 15/610/2
Chassis # 212
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Chassis # 506
Chassis # 220
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Chassis # 235
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Chassis # 184
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 283
Chassis # 224
Chassis # 286
Chassis # MK 11 258
Chassis # MK 11/190
Engine # FWA 400-7 6802
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # MK11210
Engine # FWA 400-9 6968
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 180
Engine # 6863
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Chassis # 164
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| Body Designer : | Frank Costin |
| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 134.0 in | 3404 mm. |
| Width : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Height : | 37.0 in | 940 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 85.0 in | 2159 mm. |
| Front Track : | 46.5 in | 1181 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Swing axles, coil springs over dampers Rear : DeDion axle, coil springs over dampers | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Discs |
| Rear Brakes : | Inboard discs |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Lotus Eleven?
Q: How fast is the 1956 Lotus Eleven? A: The 1956 Lotus Eleven has a top speed of 200 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Lotus Eleven? A: The 1956 Lotus Eleven has a wheelbase size of 85.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Lotus Eleven? A: The 1956 Lotus Eleven has a length of 134.02 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Lotus Eleven? A: The 1956 Lotus Eleven has a width of 60.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Lotus Eleven? A: The 1956 Lotus Eleven was a Sports Racer.Q: How many Eleven Series 1 were produced? A: Lotus produced 270 examples of the Eleven Series 1 from 1956 to 1957.Q: What engine did the 1956 Lotus Eleven have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Lotus Eleven was a Inline 4 (1100 cc | 67.1 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 6200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Lotus Eleven have? A: The 1956 Lotus Eleven had a 4 speed Manual MG gearbox.
