These are standard specifications for the 1974 Lotus Elite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1974 - 1982 |
| Weight : | 2455 lbs | 1113.569 kg |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.30 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1973 cc | 120.4 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 153 BHP (112.608 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| 2 carburetors | |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Lotus Production for 1974 : | 1,466 |
| Elite Types 75 and 83 Production (1974-1982) : | 2,535 |
| 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Handling
1974 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Lotus Elite?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Lotus Elite? A: The 1974 Lotus Elite has a wheelbase size of 98.03 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Lotus Elite? A: The 1974 Lotus Elite has a length of 175.98 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Lotus Elite? A: The 1974 Lotus Elite has a width of 71.65 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Lotus Elite? A: The 1974 Lotus Elite was a Shooting Brake.Q: How many vehicles did Lotus produce in 1974? A: Lotus produced 1,466 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many Elite Types 75 and 83 were produced? A: Lotus produced 2,535 examples of the Elite Types 75 and 83 from 1974 to 1982.Q: What engine did the 1974 Lotus Elite have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Lotus Elite was a Inline 4 (1973 cc | 120.4 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 153 BHP (112.608 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1974 Lotus Elite have? A: The 1974 Lotus Elite had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.