| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lotus |
| 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 type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 14.3 l/100 km 16.4 US mpg 19.8 UK mpg 7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.7 l/100 km 35.1 US mpg 42.2 UK mpg 14.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8.6 l/100 km 27.4 US mpg 32.8 UK mpg 11.6 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7 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 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 95.29 mm 3.75 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 76.2 mm 3 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| 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 and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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