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LOTUS ELITE |
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The first Lotus Elite or Type 14 was produced from 1957 to 1962, it's an ultra-light two-seater coup?. What made the Elite distinctive was its fiberglass monocoque construction, in which a stressed-skin unibody replaced the previously separate chassis and body components. The Elite also used this glass-reinforced plastic material for the entire load-bearing structure of the car, though the front of the monocoque incorporated a steel subframe supporting the engine and front suspension. The resultant body was both lighter, stiffer, and provided better driver protection in the event of a crash. The weight savings allowed the Elite to achieve sports car performance from a 75 hp. |
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Lotus Elite
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The first Lotus Elite or Type 14 was produced from 1957 to 1962, it's an ultra-light two-seater coup?. What made the Elite distinctive was its fiberglass monocoque construction, in which a stressed-skin unibody replaced the previously separate chassis and body components. The Elite also used this glass-reinforced plastic material for the entire load-bearing structure of the car, though the front of the monocoque incorporated a steel subframe supporting the engine and front suspension. The resultant body was both lighter, stiffer, and provided better driver protection in the event of a crash. The weight savings allowed the Elite to achieve sports car performance from a 75 hp. |
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Lotus Elite Specifications:
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Make and Model:
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Lotus Elite |
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Year:
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1964 |
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Engine Type:
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1.2 Liter Inline-4 |
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Torque:
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75.0lb-ft@4750rpm |
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Acceleration 0-60:
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11.8 s |
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Suspension:
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Front: Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar, Co-Centric Coil Spring, Damper Unit Rear: Struts w/Lower WI |
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Wheel Base:
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88.2 inches |
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List Price:
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$4,780 |
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Horsepower:
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80.1bhp@6100rpm |
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Top Speed:
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115.0 mph |
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Brakes:
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Discs |
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Transmission:
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ZF 4-Speed Manual |
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Weight:
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1420 lbs |
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