1989 Lotus Elan SE

M100

The Lotus Elan SE is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied car designed by Peter Stevens with a front mounted engine driving through the front wheels. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 1.6 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 165 bhp (167 PS/123 kW) at 6600 rpm and 201 N·m (148 lb·ft/20.5 kgm) at 4200 rpm respectively. A 5 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the wheels. Having a claimed weight at the kerb of 1020 kg, the Lotus Elan SE manages to cover the 0-60 mph sprint in 6.5 seconds and the standing-start quarter mile in 15 seconds. Maximum quoted speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3802 mm
Weight
1020 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
167 PS / 165 bhp / 123 kW @ 6600 rpm
Torque
201 Nm / 148 ft.lb / 20.5 kgm @ 4200 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h / 137 mph

1989 Lotus Elan SE specifications

1989 Lotus Elan SE 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)	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1486 mm	58.5 inches
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	1020 kg	2249 lb
Weight distribution	67% front
fuel tank capacity	46.5 litres	10.2 [12.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.34
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Isuzu
Engine code	Isuzu Lotus Turbo
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)	167 PS (165 bhp) (123 kW) at 6600 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	201 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.5 kgm) at 4200 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	77.5 kW/litre 105.3 ps/litre 103.9 bhp/litre 1.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	126.57 Nm/litre 1.53 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.2:1
Fuel system	Ro fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1590.6 kPa (230.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	397 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	17.5 s
Standing quarter-mile	15 s
Standing kilometre	27.4 s
Maximum speed	220 km/h (137 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 164.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 120.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 161.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.29 kg/kW 13.85 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	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
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	3.83
general
Carfolio.com ID	33286
Production total
Model code	M100
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1989 Lotus Elan SE added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.