Lotus Elan SE 1989 specs
General information
Model: | Lotus Elan SE |
Year: | 1989 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Lotus |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, transverse |
Displacement: | 1588 ccm |
Max power: | 167.3 PS (124 kW) at 6600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 201 Nm at 4200 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.2:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 80.1 x 79 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches) |
Fuel system: | Turbo |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.164 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4510 litres (1192 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1020 kg (2248.7 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3810 mm (150 inches) |
Overall width: | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
Overall height: | 1240 mm (48.8 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2260 mm (89 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 65 litres (17.17 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |