These are standard specifications for the 1971 Lotus Elan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,895 |
| Weight : | 1520 lbs | 689.46 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
4 Manual , 5 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.61:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.33:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.61:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.21:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.87:1 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.3 in | 3689 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 45.0 in | 1143 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.0 in | 2134 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Roadster
| Weight : | 1520 lbs | 689.46 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.3 in | 3689 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 45.0 in | 1143 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.0 in | 2134 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Coupe
| Weight : | 1520 lbs | 689.46 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.3 in | 3689 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 45.0 in | 1143 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.0 in | 2134 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Roadster
| Weight : | 1520 lbs | 689.46 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 145.3 in | 3689 mm. |
| Width : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Height : | 45.0 in | 1143 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.0 in | 2134 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.0 in | 1194 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.0 in | 1219 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Chapman struts with lower A-arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.20x13 |
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Lotus Elan?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Lotus Elan? A: The 1971 Lotus Elan has a wheelbase size of 84.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Lotus Elan? A: The 1971 Lotus Elan has a length of 145.25 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Lotus Elan? A: The 1971 Lotus Elan has a width of 56.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Lotus Elan cost when new?A: The 1971 Lotus Elan had a base price of approximately $4,895 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Lotus Elan? A: The 1971 Lotus Elan was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1971 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1971 Lotus Elan had 5.20x13 tires.Q: What engine did the 1971 Lotus Elan have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Lotus Elan was a Inline 4 (1558 cc | 95.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Lotus Elan have? A: The 1971 Lotus Elan had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual.