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Lotus Elan SE

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 79.00 mm 3.15 in × 3.11 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1588 cc (96.906 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system Ro fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.00 s
0-60 mph 6.50 s
0-100 mph 17.50 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km 27.40 s
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 161.76 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1590.6 kPa (230.7 psi)
Specific torque 126.57 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code Isuzu Lotus Turbo
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 397 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2250 mm
wheelbase 88.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3802 mm
Length (inches) 149.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1735 mm
Width (inches) 68.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1229 mm
Height (inches) 48.4 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1020 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2249 lb
Weight distribuiton 67.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 46.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.83

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code M100
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1989 Lotus Elan SE PDF Manual
Elan SE picture
Designer Peter Stevens
Year 1989

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