1956 Lotus Eleven Specifications
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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 (2.0 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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Chassis # 283
Chassis # 224 or 225
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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Auction entries : 1
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Lotus Eleven?
How many 1956 Lotus Eleven were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Lotus Eleven? Was the 1956 Lotus Eleven popular? Was the 1956 Lotus Eleven expensive? What was the fuel economy 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. - 1956 Lotus Eleven Menu
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