1989-1995 Elan OverviewLotus Elan Overview (1989 - 1995)
1989 - 1995
Tech Specs Summary
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- 122 - 137 mph
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- 7.1 - 7.7 seconds
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- 130 - 165 hp
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- 21.8 - 27.3 mpg
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- 2,198 - 2,249 lbs
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- 6.5 ft3
This generation of the Lotus Elan was produced by the British manufacturer Lotus between 1989 - 1995. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Roadster. There are three power levels available from either a 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Elan is the Lotus Elan S2 which scores 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 156 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.42 lb/hp it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Lotus Elan S2 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 320 miles and can store 6.5 cubic feet of cargo.