General information
BrandLotus
Model Excel
Generation Excel
Modification (Engine) 2.2 SE/SA (184 Hp)
Start of production 1984 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg19.75 UK mpg6.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.7 l/100 km 35.11 US mpg42.16 UK mpg14.93 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg32.85 UK mpg11.63 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.8 sec
Maximum speed 217 km/h 134.84 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.2 kg/Hp, 162.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 184 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 84.6 Hp/l
Torque 224 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 165.21 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code Lotus 912
Engine displacement 2174 cm3 132.67 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 95.29 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke 76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression ratio 10.9
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1135 kg 2502.25 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 370 l 13.07 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 67 l 17.7 US gal | 14.74 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4395 mm 173.03 in.
Width 1815 mm 71.46 in.
Height 1205 mm 47.44 in.
Wheelbase 2490 mm 98.03 in.
Front track 1460 mm 57.48 in.
Rear (Back) track 1460 mm 57.48 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 215/50 R15
Wheel rims size15