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1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2

Carfolio.com ID31097

bodywork
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
Type2+2 FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 3

dimensions & weight
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
Wheelbase 2484 mm 97.8 in
Track front 1486 mm 58.5 in
rear 1499 mm 59 in
Length 4458 mm 175.5 in
Width 1816 mm 71.5 in
Height 1201 mm 47.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1102 kg 2429 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 52.00 %
Fuel capacity 67.3 litres 14.8 UK Gal 17.8 US Gal

aerodynamics
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
Bore × stroke 95.30 mm × 76.20 mm
3.75 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 2.2 litre
2174 cc
(132.666 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction light alloy block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 9.40:1
Fuel system 2 De 45 DHLA carbs
Maximum power
(DIN)		 162.2 PS (160 bhp) (119.3 kW)
@ 6500 rpm
Specific output 73.6 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 217.0 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm)
@ 5000 rpm
bmep 1254.3 kPa (181.9 psi)
Specific torque 99.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Lotus
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
0-50 mph (80 km/h) 5.90 s
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 km/h 8.30 s
0-100 mph 21.90 s
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 16.10 s
@ 87.00 mph
Standing km 29.40 s
@ 179.00 km/h
Top speed 212 km/h (132 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 145.19 bhp/ton

chassis
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.W.CS.
rear I.W.CS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 7 x 14
rear 7 x 14
Tyresfront Goodyear NCT 205/60 VR 14
rear Goodyear NCT 205/60 VR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 264 mm
rear229 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.10

general
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 See all Lotus models
RAC rating 22.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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