Lotus Excel 1982–1992
1 generationNo photos yet2.2 MT RWD (184 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGreat Britain
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine2174 cm3 Gasoline
Power181 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United Kingdom
Specifications
Engine
Compression ratio10.9
Max power (kW)135 kW
Engine power181 hp
Engine power184 PS
Capacity2174 cm3
Maximum torque224 N*m
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque5000 RPM
Max power at RPM6500 RPM
Stroke cycle76.2 mm
Engine code912S
Cylinder bore95.29 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Curb weight1135 kg
Height1205 mm
Clearance125 mm
Front track width1460 mm
Back track width1460 mm
Width1815 mm
Wheelbase2490 mm
Min trunk capacity370 l
Number of seater4
Length4395 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.3 l
Max speed217 km/h
Fuel tank capacity67 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.7 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.8 s
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.6 l
Fuel95
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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