1996 Kia Elan

The Kia Elan is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied automobile with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.8 litre, double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. In this application it produces 149 bhp (151 PS/111 kW) of power at 6250 rpm, and maximum torque of 186 N·m (137 lb·ft/19 kgm) at 4500 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual 'box. Its quoted kerb weight is 1070 kg. Maximum speed stated is 220 km/h, which is 137 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3880 mm
Weight
1070 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
151 PS / 149 bhp / 111 kW @ 6250 rpm
Torque
186 Nm / 137 ft.lb / 19 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h / 137 mph

1996 Kia Elan specifications

1996 Kia Elan data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1485 mm	58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1485 mm	58.5 inches
Length	3880 mm	152.8 inches
Width	1730 mm	68.1 inches
Height	1270 mm	50 inches
Ground clearance	130 mm	5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	1070 kg	2359 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Kia
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.8 litre 1793 cc (109.416 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	81 × 87 mm 3.19 × 3.43 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.93
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	151 PS (149 bhp) (111 kW) at 6250 rpm
maximum torque	186 Nm (137 ft·lb) (19 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output	62 kW/litre 84.3 ps/litre 83.1 bhp/litre 1.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	103.74 Nm/litre 1.25 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1303.6 kPa (189.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	448.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	7.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	220 km/h (137 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 141.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 103.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 139.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.63 kg/kW 16.09 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	205/55 R 15
Tyres rear	205/55 R 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.78
Final drive ratio	4.17
general
Carfolio.com ID	238689
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1996 Kia Elan added 2011-04-06. Last modified 2020-02-02.