| General information |
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| Brand | Lotus |
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| Model | Elan |
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| Generation | Elan II (M100) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1991 year |
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| End of production | 1993 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
10.9 l/100 km
21.58 US mpg25.92 UK mpg9.17 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6.9 l/100 km
34.09 US mpg40.94 UK mpg14.49 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
196 km/h
121.79 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 142.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 132 Hp @ 7200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 83.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
142 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
104.73 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | 4XE1-M |
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| Engine displacement |
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
79 mm
3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
6.25 l
6.6 US qt | 5.5 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
995 kg
2193.6 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
46 l
12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3900 mm
153.54 in. |
| Width |
1735 mm
68.31 in. |
| Height |
1230 mm
48.43 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2250 mm
88.58 in. |
| Front track |
1485 mm
58.46 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1485 mm
58.46 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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