Convertible, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
6.7 l/100 km 35.11 US mpg
167 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
105.2 Hp/l
220 km/h 136.7 mph
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
4, Inline
Front wheel drive,
3900 mm
153.54 in.
1735 mm
68.31 in.
1020 kg
2248.72 lbs.
| Brand | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | Elan (Convertible) |
| Version | Elan II (M100) |
| Engine version | 1.6 i 16V Turbo (167 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1989 |
| Year production end | 1992 |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Horsepower RPM | 167 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 7.2 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1020 kg2248.72 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
3900 mm153.54 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h 136.7 mph |
| Designation model | 4XE1-MT |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
1588 cm396.91 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 167 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 105.2 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
6.1 kg/Hp163.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.1 Nm/tonne
5.1 kg/Nm197.1 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
201 Nm @ 4200 rpm.148.25 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
80 mm3.15 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
79 mm3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.2 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
3.5 l3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
6.25 l6.6 US qt | 5.5 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Drive configuration | Front wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 205/50 R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 15 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
|---|
| Overall length mm - inch |
3900 mm153.54 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1735 mm68.31 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1230 mm48.43 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2250 mm88.58 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1485 mm58.46 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1485 mm58.46 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1020 kg2248.72 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
46 l12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
10.8 l/100 km21.78 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.7 l/100 km35.11 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
8.9 l/100 km26.43 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 517 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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