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Lotus Elan
1989 – 1994
United Kingdom
The Lotus Elan is a car built from 1989 to 1994. Its petrol engines range from 132 to 167 hp across 2 variants. The lightest version weighs only 997 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1962 – 1973), peak power rose from 106 to 167 hp, and minimum weight went up by 412 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1989 – 1994
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power132 – 167 hp
0–100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed196 – 220 km/h
Fuel economy8.9 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6i 16V 5MT (132 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 132 hp | — | 196 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6i 16V Turbo 5MT (167 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 167 hp | 7.2 s | 220 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 97 KW @ 7200 RPM132 HP @ 7200 RPM130 BHP @ 7200 RPM
- Torque
- 105 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM142 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 122 mph (196 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Dimensions
- Length
- 149.7 in (3802 mm)
- Width
- 68.3 in (1735 mm)
- Height
- 48.4 in (1229 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 88.6 in (2250 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2198 lbs (997 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 122.8 KW @ 6500 RPM167 HP @ 6500 RPM165 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM201 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/50 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 149.7 in (3802 mm)
- Width
- 68.3 in (1735 mm)
- Height
- 48.4 in (1229 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 88.6 in (2250 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2198 lbs (997 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Length3,802 mm
Width1,735 mm
Height1,229 mm
Wheelbase2,250 mm
Curb weight997 kg
Torque142 – 201 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
