1989 - Lotus - Elan

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elan 1989
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elan
Production Year 1989
Country
Designer Peter Stevens
Production Number
Model Code M100
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2250 mm     (88,6 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3802 mm     (149,7 in)
Width 1735 mm     (68,3 in)
Height 1229 mm     (48,4 in)
Ground Clearance 130 mm     (5,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 997 kg     (2196 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 46,5 litre   (10,2 Imp gal ,  12,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,34
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Isuzu
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1588 cc     (96,91 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 79 mm     (3,11 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 397 cc/cylinder    (24,23 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Ro fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 130 HP     (96,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 142 N.m     (104,8 lb.ft ,  14,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 128,6 N.m    (7200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 130,4 HP/ton    (97,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 81,9 HP/litre    (61 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 196 km/h   (121,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,12 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.DW.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.UTrL.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)