Lotus Elan 1989–1995

2 generation

No photos yet1.6 MT (158 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGreat Britain

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1588 cm3 Gasoline

Power156 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United Kingdom

Trim

1.6i MT (132 hp)1.6i MT S2 (158 hp)1.6i MT Turbo (167 hp)1.6 MT (132 PS)1.6 MT (158 PS)1.6 MT (167 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)116 kW

Engine power156 hp

Engine power158 PS

Capacity1588 cm3

Maximum torque198 N*m

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque4200 RPM

Max power at RPM6000 RPM

Stroke cycle79 mm

Cylinder bore80 mm

Compression ratio8.2

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, transverse

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typeTurbocharged

Bodywork

Curb weight1020 kg

Height1230 mm

Full weight1270 kg

Clearance130 mm

Front track width1485 mm

Back track width1485 mm

Width1735 mm

Min trunk capacity185 l

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2250 mm

Length3900 mm

Body typeCabriolet

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Drive wheelsFront wheel drive

Gearbox typeManual

Operating characteristics

Max speed220 km/h

Fuel tank capacity46 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.2 s

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.9 l

Fuel95

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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