Convertible, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg
132 Hp @ 7200 rpm.
83.1 Hp/l
196 km/h 121.79 mph
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
4, Inline
Front wheel drive,
3900 mm
153.54 in.
1735 mm
68.31 in.
995 kg
2193.6 lbs.
| Brand | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | Elan (Convertible) |
| Version | Elan II (M100) |
| Engine version | 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1991 |
| Year production end | 1993 |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Horsepower RPM | 132 Hp @ 7200 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 8.2 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
995 kg2193.6 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
3900 mm153.54 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h 121.79 mph |
| Designation model | 4XE1-M |
|---|---|
| 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 | 132 Hp @ 7200 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 83.1 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
7.5 kg/Hp132.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 7 kg/Nm, 142.7 Nm/tonne
7 kg/Nm142.7 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
142 Nm @ 4200 rpm.104.73 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
80 mm3.15 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
79 mm3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| 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 |
995 kg2193.6 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
46 l12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
10.9 l/100 km21.58 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.9 l/100 km34.09 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
8 l/100 km29.4 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | #VALORE! |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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