Lotus1990 Elan Specs

1990 Lotus Elan Specifications & Performance

1990, 1991, 1992

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

122 mph

7.6 seconds

130 BHP

32.8 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
kg
997 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
122 mph
0-62 mph
7.6 seconds
0-60 mph
7.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
130 BHP/Tonne
Power
130 BHP
Torque
107 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.8 mpg
Total Range
331 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,588 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
130 BHP @ 7,200 RPM
132 ps @ 7,200 RPM
Peak Torque
107 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM
145 N·m @ 4,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Isuzu 4XE1-UW
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 79 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
82 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
33 BHP
Unitary Capacity
397 cc
BMEP
11.5 Bar
166.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/50R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Kerb Weight
997 kg
Gross Weight
1,200 kg
Maximum Payload
203 kg
Length
3,803 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,230 mm
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
Front Track
1,486 mm
Rear Track
1,486 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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2.9

Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating1.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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