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Lotus Elite Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1974–1982) — Second Generation

The second-generation Lotus Elite combines sports-car character with an unusual three-door estate body. Your choice of engine and transmission shapes how you interact with it, particularly in everyday traffic.

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Lotus Elite Engines and Transmissions

Among the Lotus Elite engine and transmission combinations are the gasoline 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT and 2.2 MT, all with rear-wheel drive. The manual versions give you direct control over gear selection, while the automatic handles shifts for you and removes the need to operate a clutch pedal in traffic.

Estate 3-door — Lotus Elite Engines and Transmissions

Estate 3-door Lotus Elite Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1973 cm³162 hp119 kW190 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 ATGasoline1973 cm³162 hp119 kW190 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.2 MTGasoline2174 cm³162 hp119 kW217 N⋅mManualRWD
2.2 ATGasoline2174 cm³162 hp119 kW217 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Lotus Elite Dimensions

Estate 3-door — Lotus Elite Dimensions

Estate 3-door Lotus Elite Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4460 mm1820 mm1210 mm2480 mm1060 kg140 mm
2.0 AT4460 mm1820 mm1210 mm2480 mmNot provided140 mm
2.2 MT4460 mm1820 mm1210 mm2480 mmNot provided140 mm
2.2 AT4460 mm1820 mm1210 mm2480 mmNot provided140 mm