| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Lotus Class: C Model: Elite (Stage III) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Fiberglass Coupe Dry Weight: 1512 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohc in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.0" x 2.625" Capacity .......... 1220 cc Comp ratio ........ 11:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Port size ......... Intake 1.15", Exhaust 1.15" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 15 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 30° BTDC, Close 60° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 60° BBDC, Close 30° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.360" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.35" Exhaust ... 1.2" Valve spring ...... 230 lb/in Carburation ....... Two SU HS-4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 2.53 2.45 3.67 2 1.71 1.62 2.20 3 1.23 1.262 1.32 4 1.0 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.7, 4.22, 4.55, 4.875, 5.375 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... Track dimension, front ...... Track dimension, rear ....... Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 3:1 Brakes ...................... Girling disc Tire size ................... 4.50 x 15 / 4.80 x 15 / 5.00 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 5-Bearing camshaft Long range fuel tank