Lotus Elite

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Lotus_Elite
GPTKB entity
Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:car
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Lotus_Type_14
gptkbp:bodyStyle 2-door coupe
gptkbp:chassis fiberglass monocoque
gptkbp:class sports car
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Peter_Kirwan-Taylor
gptkbp:engineDisplacement 1.2 L
gptkbp:engineSupplier gptkb:Coventry_Climax
gptkbp:engineType inline-4
gptkbp:height 1,140 mm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lotus Elite
gptkbp:layout FR layout
gptkbp:length 3,850 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lotus_Cars
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 112 mph
gptkbp:notableFor first production car with fiberglass monocoque construction
gptkbp:numberBuilt about 1,030 units
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Lotus_Eleven
gptkbp:productionEndYear 1963
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1957
gptkbp:racingHeritage competed at Le Mans
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lotus_Elan
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed manual
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 kg
gptkbp:wheelbase 2,290 mm
gptkbp:width 1,420 mm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colin_Chapman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4