Compare: Lotus Elan 1989 Cabriolet 167 Hp

General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Elan

Generation

Elan II (M100)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 i 16V Turbo (167 Hp)

Start of production

1989

End of production

1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

220 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 163.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.1 kg/Nm, 197.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

167 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

105.2 Hp/l

Torque

201 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

4XE1-MT

Engine displacement

1588 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

79 mm

Compression ratio

8.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.25 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1020 kg

Fuel tank capacity

46 l

Dimensions

Length

3900 mm

Width

1735 mm

Height

1230 mm

Wheelbase

2250 mm

Front track

1485 mm

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/50 R15

Wheel rim size