1989 Lotus Elan

M100

The Lotus Elan is a front wheel drive vehicle, with the powerplant placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell designed by Peter Stevens. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 130 bhp (132 PS/97 kW) at 7200 rpm and 142 N·m (105 lb·ft/14.5 kgm) at 4200 rpm respectively. This power is transferred to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. The claimed weight at the kerb is 997 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 196 km/h (122 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3802 mm
Weight
997 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
132 PS / 130 bhp / 97 kW @ 7200 rpm
Torque
142 Nm / 105 ft.lb / 14.5 kgm @ 4200 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 7.6 s
Top speed
196 km/h / 122 mph

1989 Lotus Elan specifications

1989 Lotus Elan data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	Peter Stevens
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3802 mm	149.7 inches
Width	1735 mm	68.3 inches
Height	1229 mm	48.4 inches
Ground clearance	130 mm	5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	997 kg	2198 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	46.5 litres	10.2 [12.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.34
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Isuzu
Engine code	Isuzu Lotus
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1588 cc (96.906 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 79 mm 3.15 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.01
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW) at 7200 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm) at 4200 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	61 kW/litre 83 ps/litre 81.9 bhp/litre 1.34 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	89.42 Nm/litre 1.08 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	Ro fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1123.7 kPa (163 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	397 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	16.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	196 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 132.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 97.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 130.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.28 kg/kW 17.18 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.DW.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.LW.UTrL.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.83
Final drive ratio	4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID	33275
Production total
Model code	M100
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1989 Lotus Elan added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.