| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Lotus Class: E Model: Elite ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ........ 10.0:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Port size ......... Intake 1.125", Exhaust 1.125" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 12.5 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 12° BTDC, Close 56° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 56° BBDC, Close 12° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.360" (intake), 0.310" (exhaust) Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.35" Exhaust ... 1.25" Valve spring ...... 225 lb/in Carburation ....... One or Two SU H4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 2.45 3.67 2 1.62 2.20 3 1.262 1.32 4 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