Specification
Honda K20A i-VTEC Engine And Gearbox Specifications
A Euro specification K20A2 i-VTEC typically produces around 232bhp @ 7950rpm and 210Nm (157ft/lb) torque @ 4750rpm.(when fitted with MSC induction kit,exhaust manifold and remap)
With a close-ratio 6-speed gear box, the massive improvements with this transplant are not confined to the engine alone, but a combination that will turn your Lotus Elise/Exige into an awesome driving experience!
Performance
Normally Aspirated Honda K20A2 in Lotus Elise S1
- 0-60 4 seconds
- 0-100 9.5 seconds
Supercharged Honda K20A2 in Lotus Exige S1
- 0-60 in 3.65
- 0-100 in 8 Seconds
- Top speed 160+mph
- Over 40 MPG fuel consumption, more frugal than 1.8 K series (Normally Aspirated)
Gear Ratios UK- Euro Spec. K20A2 i-VTEC Type R trans: Final drive: 4.764:1 No LSD
- 1st 3.267 : 1 @ 8000 rpm 36 mph
- 2nd 2.130 : 1 @ 8000 rpm 56 mph
- 3rd 1.517 : 1 @ 8000 rpm 79 mph
- 4th 1.147 : 1 @ 8000 rpm 104 mph
- 5th 0.921 : 1 @ 8000 rpm 130 mph
- 6th 0.738 : 1 @ 8000 rpm 162 mph
Weight Distribution Pre-Honda conversion (KG)
- Left Front - 133.0
- Left Rear - 220.5
- Right Front - 149.5
- Right Rear - 216.0
- Front - 282.5 (39%)
- Rear - 436.5 (61%)
Total Curb weight 719.0 KG
Weights Distribution Post-Honda conversion(KG)
- Left Front - 134.0 (- 1 )
- Left Rear - 227.5 (+ 7.5 )
- Right Front -151.0 (+ 2 )
- Right Rear -222.5 (+ 6.5 )
The Actual weight distribution is exactly the same.
- Front - 282.5 (39%)
- Rear - 450.0 (61%)
- Total Curb weight - 735.0 KG
The weights above were taken straight after conversion, they are not optimised.
These weights were done before and after the conversion on Longacre corner weighting scales.
They were both done with a drained fuel tank and excludes soft top and hardware.
So as you can see there is LESS than a 15 kg difference.