Lotus Excel 1982-92 specifications

Engine
4 cyl Twin Overhead camshaft
Capacity: 2,174cc
Compresion ratio: 9.4 to1
2 Twin choke Dellorato Carbs
Power Output: 160bhp (DIN)
at 6500rpm
Max torque at 5,000rpm

Performance
Max Speed: 130 mph
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
0-100 mph: 20.1 sec
Overall fuel
Consumption: 19.5 mpg

Transmission
5 speed all syncromesh
manual gearbox
Rear wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes
Ifs, Coil Springs, Wishbones,
anti Rollbar & telescopic dampers
Irs, Coil Springs, Wishbones,
anti Rollbar, upper links
& telescopic dampers
10.6in front disc brakes
10.47in Rear Disc Brakes

Wheels & Tyres
205/60vr-14in tyres on
7in cast alloy wheels

Dimensions
Length: 14ft 4.3in
Width: 5ft 11.5in
Height: 3ft 11.5in
Wheelbase: 8ft 1.8in
Front track: 4ft 9.5in
Rear track: 4ft 9.5in

Weight
Unladen Weight: 2,503lb
Max payload: 890lb

Production
1982-92: 2,074 produced
price when launched: £13,787