Lotus Elan 1989 - 1995, Convertible

Lotus Elan 2 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Lotus
Model Elan
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1989
Production End 1995

Characteristics Lotus Elan 2 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1485 mm
Body type Cabriolet
Clearance 130 mm
Curb weight 995 kg
Front track width 1485 mm
Height 1230 mm
Length 3900 mm
Min trunk capacity 185 l
Number of seater 2
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Width 1735 mm
Full weight 1270 kg
Front track 1485 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Rear track 1485 mm
Max trunk capacity 185 l

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 1588 cm3
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 80 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 132 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 97 kW
Max power at RPM 7200 RPM
Maximum torque 142 N*m
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke cycle 79 mm
Timing belt DOHC
Turnover of maximum torque 4200 RPM
Valves per cylinder 4

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 8.2 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.9 l
Fuel 95
Fuel tank capacity 46 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.9 l
Max speed 196 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.0 l
Cruising range from 460 to 770 km

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Independent, spring
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes Disc

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

4
modifications

Petrol

4 variants
1.6 L, 132 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
1.6 MT (132 hp)
1989 – 1995
1.6i MT (132 hp)
1989 – 1995
1.6 L, 158 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
1.6 MT (158 hp)
1989 – 1995
1.6i MT S2 (158 hp)
1989 – 1995
1.6 L, 167 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
1.6 MT (167 hp)
1989 – 1995
1.6 L, 167 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
1.6i MT Turbo (167 hp)
1989 – 1995