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1971 – 1973 Lotus Elan Sprint DHC<\/h1>\n
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In 1971 Lotus released the Sprint as the ultimate Elan. It used the big-valve cylinder head in conjunction with striking paint schemes that cerebrated the success of Lotus Players F1.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sprint followed four series of Lotus Elans that were a major commercial success for Lotus. At the 1970 Earls Court Motor Show Lotus announced the Sprint model<\/p>\n

Key to the Sprint was the big valve engine which produced 126 bhp thanks to its D camshaft and 10.3:1 compression. This was developed by Tony Rudd in only 10 days.<\/p>\n

The Sprint also came with all the S\/E features such as knock-off wheels (painted black), inertial-reel seat belts, servo-assisted brakes, nylon-pile carpets and a leather-covered steering wheel.<\/p>\n

Many Sprints were imported to the United States as ‘Federal’ cars. These used Stromberg carburettors instead of Webers which necessitated a large power bulge on the hood.<\/p>\n

Most sprints came with the Gold Lacquer bumpers. Standard colors were Cirrus White, Carnival Red, Pistachio Lime Green, Colorado Orange, Maroon, Metallic Lagoon Blue, Metallic Ford Tawny and Lotus Yellow.<\/p>\n

Corresponding with the Lotus F1 Championship win in 1972, a redesigned badge was fitted from November 1972 onwards.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong>Lotus Race Car List<\/strong><\/a> \/ Lotus <\/a>Current <\/a>Lineup<\/a> \/ All Lotus Models<\/a> \/ Lotus News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Specs & Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production years<\/td>\n1971 – 1973<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
released at<\/td>\n1970 Earls Court Motor Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nHethel, England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nLotus 2731E Inline-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ignition<\/td>\nLucas 25D4 Distributor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nCast-Iron w\/Aluminum Cylinder Head<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nChain Driven DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\nWeber 40 DCOE 31 Carburettors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n1558 cc \/ 95.07 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n82.6 mm \/ 3.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n72.8 mm \/ 2.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n10.3:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine designer<\/td>\nTony Rudd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n94.0 kw \/ 126 bhp @ 6500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n80.87 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n177.97 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n153.2 nm \/ 113 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
redline<\/td>\n6500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nMonocoque Fiberglass Body over Pressed Steel Chassis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheel type<\/td>\nKnock-off Steel Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n155×13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n155×13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nGirling Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nGirling Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front wheels<\/td>\nF 33.0 x 11.4 cm \/ 13 x 4.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear wheels<\/td>\nR 33.0 x 11.4 cm \/ 13 x 4.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nTriumph Rack & Pinion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nWishbones w\/Coil Springs, Anti-Sway Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nHalf Shafts w\/Lateral Link, Coil Springs, Anti-Sway Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n708 kg \/ 1560 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
weight distro<\/td>\n48 % \/ 52 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2133 mm \/ 84 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1193 mm \/ 47 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1193 mm \/ 47 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n3683 mm \/ 145 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1422 mm \/ 56 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1168 mm \/ 46 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\nFord 4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tran clutch<\/td>\n8.5-Inch Dry Plate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n2.972:1, 2.010:1, 1.397:1, 1.000:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~194.69 kph \/ 121 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~6.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 100 mph<\/td>\n~19 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel capacity<\/td>\n45.42 litres or 12 gal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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