Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Lotus » Lotus Elan

Lotus Elan

General information

ModelLotus Elan
Year1991
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power165.00 PS (121 kW or 163 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque204.00 Nm (20.8 kgf-m or 150.5 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1618 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1020 kg (2,248.7 pounds)
Overall length3810 mm (150.0 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1240 mm (48.8 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2260 mm (89.0 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Light a Candle