Lotus1990 Elan SE Specs

1990 Lotus Elan SE Specifications & Performance

1990, 1991

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

137 mph

7.7 seconds

165 BHP

32.1 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

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kg
1,020 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
7.7 seconds
0-60 mph
7.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
162 BHP/Tonne
Power
165 BHP
Torque
148 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.1 mpg
Total Range
324 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,588 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
165 BHP @ 7,700 RPM
167 ps @ 7,700 RPM
Peak Torque
148 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM
200 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 4XE1WT
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 79 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
104 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
41 BHP
Unitary Capacity
397 cc
BMEP
15.8 Bar
229.5 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
1,020 kg
Gross Weight
1,200 kg
Maximum Payload
180 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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Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating1.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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