Lotus 900 Series - 907

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The Lotus 907 engine, the first production version, was 2.0 L (1973 cc) and was used in the Jensen-Healey and later Lotus Esprit, Lotus Elite and Lotus Eclat. Bore was 3.75 in (95.28 mm) and stroke was 2.725 in (69.24 mm), and a DOHC 4-valve head was fitted, one of the first in modern times. Breathing through dual carburettors, the engine in final form as used in the Esprit produced 160 bhp (119 kW; 162 PS) at 6500 rpm with 140 lb·ft (190 N·m) of torque. Initial figures for the Jensen-Healey version were 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) and 155 bhp (116 kW; 157 PS) as used in the first Elite cars.

Applications:

• 1972-1976 Jensen-Healey
• 1975-1976 Jensen GT
• 1974-1980 Lotus Elite S1
• 1975-1985 Lotus Eclat S1
• 1975-1978 Lotus Esprit S1
• 1978-1981 Lotus Esprit S2