Lotus Elite (1957 - 1983)
The Lotus Elite is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 4 trims, built from 1957 - 1983. The most powerful trim makes 162 hp and belongs to the Lotus Elite (1973 - 1983). The most recent generation is the Lotus Elite (1973 - 1983), available in 2 trims.
- Generations
- 2
- Trims
- 4
- Production years
- 1957 - 1983
- Power
- 162 hp
Elite 1973 - 1983
2 trims
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 5MT (144 HP) | Petrol | 144 hp | 178 Nm | — | 190 km/h | — | — | |
| 2.0L 5MT (162 HP) | Petrol | 162 hp | 190 Nm | — | 200 km/h | — | — |
Elite 1957 - 1963
2 trims
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 4MT (72 HP) | Petrol | 72 hp | 104 Nm | — | 180 km/h | — | — | |
| 1.2L 4MT (84 HP) | Petrol | 84 hp | 102 Nm | — | 190 km/h | — | — |
Is Lotus Elite a good choice against other models?
Average across every Lotus Elite trim, compared with 450 trims of other cars from the 1970–1976 period.
| Measure | This model | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 153 hp | 151 hp |
better than 63%
|
| Torque | 184 Nm | 234 Nm |
better than 51%
|
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 183 km/h |
better than 71%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,060 kg | 1,275 kg |
better than 69%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: acceleration 0–100 km/h, combined consumption, co2 emissions and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
