Lotus1991 Elan SE Specs

1991 Lotus Elan SE Specs & Performance

1991, 1992

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

137 mph

7.1 seconds

156 hp

21.8 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

6.5 ft3
lb
2,249 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
7.1 seconds
0-60 mph
6.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.42 lb/hp
Power
156 hp
Torque
148 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.8 mpg
Total Range
265 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
96.9 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
156 hp @ 6,600 RPM
158 ps @ 6,600 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Isuzu 4XE1WT
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Bore x Stroke
3.15 x 3.11 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.61 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
39 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.2 in3
BMEP
229.5 PSI
15.8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/50 ZR15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
6.5 ft3
Curb Weight
2,249 lbs
Gross Weight
2,646 lbs
Maximum Payload
397 lbs
Length
149.7 in
Width
74.2 in
Height
48.4 in
Wheelbase
88.6 in
Front Track
58.5 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
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Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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