Lotus Elan 1989–1995
2 generationNo photos yet1.6 MT (167 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGreat Britain
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine1588 cm3 Gasoline
Power165 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United Kingdom
Specifications
Engine
Max power (kW)123 kW
Capacity1588 cm3
Engine power165 hp
Engine power167 PS
Maximum torque201 N*m
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Turnover of maximum torque4200 RPM
Max power at RPM6500 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
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
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.8 l
Max speed220 km/h
Fuel tank capacity46 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.7 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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