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Manufacturer:	Lotus						Class: C
Model:		Elite (Stage III)
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Fiberglass Coupe
	Dry Weight: 1512 lbs
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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
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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
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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
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	5-Bearing camshaft
	Long range fuel tank