| Competition Page | 1969 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Lotus Class: C Model: Lotus Elan 1600 & S-2 thru S-4 (Roadster, Coupe & Drop Head) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Manufacturer ...... Lotus/Ford Type .............. DOHC 4 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.25 x 2.864 Capacity .......... 1558 cc Head material ..... Aluminum Block material .... C.I. Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.53 Exhaust ... 1.32 Carburation ....... Two Weber 40 DCOE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Clutch Diameter: 8.0 Gearbox No. speeds forward: 4 Ratios: Std. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. 1 3.54 2.51 2.97 2.51 2 2.40 1.64 2.01 1.64 3 1.41 1.23 1.40 1.23 4 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5 Overdrive Make & Model: None Ratio ....... Final drive ratios: 3.55, 3.77, 3.90, 4.12, 4.43, 4.70 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 84 Track dimension, front ...... 47 Track dimension, rear ....... 48.5 Wheel Diameter .............. 13 Rim Width ................... 4.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRAKES STANDARD ALTERNATE Front: 9.0 Disc 9.63" Disc Rear: 10.0 Disc 9.25" Disc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEIGHT & CAPACITIES Official weight: 1320 lbs Radiator cap ...... 8 Qt Rdstr & Cpe 1368 lbs Oil sump cap ...... 4 Qt Fuel tank cap ..... 12 Gal Alt: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ALTERNATE SPECIFICATIONS: Two Stromberg 175 CD 2 1.75" 26L-702A 10.5 Gal auxillary fuel tank 26C-059/60A Alloy brake calipers, front