1994 Lotus Elan S2 specifications

1994 Lotus Elan S2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerPeter Stevens
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3803 mm 149.7 inches
Width 1734 mm 68.3 inches
Height 1230 mm 48.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 46 litres 10.1 [12.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged 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 157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 198 Nm (146 ft·lb) (20.2 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output 72.8 kW/litre
99 ps/litre
97.6 bhp/litre
1.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 124.69 Nm/litre
1.51 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system MPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1566.8 kPa (227.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 397 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 21.4 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 214 km/h (133 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 10.7/7.0/8.9 l/100km urban / 90km/h / 120km/h
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.7/7.0/8.9 l/100km urban/90kmph/120kmph
km/litre9.3/14.3/11.2 km/l urban/90kmph/120kmph
UK MPG26.4/40.4/31.7 UK MPG urban/90kmph/120kmph
US MPG22.0/33.6/26.4 US MPG urban/90kmph/120kmph
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position other/unknown
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.DW.ARB.
Rear suspension I.LW.UTrL.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7 x 16
Wheel size rear 7 x 16
Tyres front 205/45 R 16 V
Tyres rear 205/45 R 16 V
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 256 mm
Rear brake diameter 236 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID145453
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1994 Lotus Elan S2 added 2006-09-06.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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