Lotus Elan 1.6 Manual (158 hp)

Generation 2 · 1989–1995

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
3900 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1230 mm
Wheelbase
2250 mm
Front track
1485 mm
Rear track
1485 mm
Boot volume (min)
185 L
Curb weight
1020 kg
Gross weight
1270 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Engine capacity
1,588 cm³
Boost type
Turbocharging
Engine power
158 hp
Max power (kW)
116 kW
Max power RPM
6,000 rpm
Maximum torque
198 Nm
Max torque RPM
4,200 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
8.2
Bore
80 mm
Stroke
79 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.2 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Combined fuel consumption
8.9 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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