Lotus Elan 1989–1995
2 generationNo photos yet1.6 MT (132 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGreat Britain
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine1588 cm3 Gasoline
Power130 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United Kingdom
Specifications
Engine
Compression ratio10
Engine power130 hp
Engine power132 PS
Maximum torque142 N*m
Capacity1588 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4200 RPM
Max power at RPM7200 RPM
Stroke cycle79 mm
Cylinder bore80 mm
Max power (kW)97 kW
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Height1230 mm
Clearance130 mm
Front track width1485 mm
Back track width1485 mm
Width1735 mm
Min trunk capacity185 l
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2250 mm
Length3900 mm
Curb weight995 kg
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.9 l
Max speed196 km/h
Fuel tank capacity46 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.9 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.0 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.2 s
Fuel95
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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