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SPECIFICATIONS
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Make:
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Lotus |
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Model:
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Elan
Road |
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Year:
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1969 |
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Color:
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Red |
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Engine:
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Lotus
Ford Twin Cam |
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CC:
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1558 |
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Power:
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185
bhp |
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Transmission:
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Ford
4 speed |
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Brakes:
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Discs |
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Length:
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145" |
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Width:
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57" |
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Height:
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46" |
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Weight:
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1550
lbs |
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Chassis
no:
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459260 |
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Harry
Mathews refers to the 1969 Elan as the Giant Killer". It is a
stock looking Elan but is highly modified with a Spyder tubular steel
chassis and full Spyder suspension. The engine is a full race spec
195 bhp Twin Cam and has a larger radiator, billet axles and a limited
slip differential. The consequences of these and other performance
upgrades mean that the Elan is capable of a top speed of 140 mph and
on classic car rallies all around the USA leaves the surprised drivers
of older Ferraris for dead. The best way to describe this car is light
and quick with extremely good handling — a wolf in sheep's clothing! |
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