| General information |
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| Brand | Lotus |
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| Model | Excel |
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| Generation | Excel |
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| Modification (Engine) | 2.2 SE/SA (184 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1984 year |
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| End of production | 1991 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| 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) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
217 km/h
134.84 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp, 162.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 184 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 84.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
224 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
165.21 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code | Lotus 912 |
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| Engine displacement |
2174 cm3
132.67 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
95.29 mm
3.75 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
76.2 mm
3 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.9 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 215/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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