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Lotus Elan SE

(1989 model)

Brief specs of 1989 Lotus Elan SE

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in, 123.0 kW / 164.9 hp / 164.9 hp @ 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm, 201.0 N·m / 148.2 lb·ft / 148.2 lb·ft @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1989
ModelElan SEIssued until
SerieElanNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeM100Body designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerPeter StevensCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4510 l / 159.27 cu ft / 159.27 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3802 mm / 149.7 in / 149.7 inTotal (curb) weight1020 kg / 2249 lb / 2249 lb
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inDry weight
Height1229 mm / 48.4 in / 48.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2250 mm / 88.6 in / 88.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inWeight distribution (front)67.0 % / 67.0 % / 67.0 %
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity46 l / 10.2 UK gal / 12.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.34Frontal area (A)1.81 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.62 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.3 kW / 20.5 hp / 20.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeIsuzu Lotus TurboTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerIsuzuValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Fuel supplyRo fuel inj.Engine displacement1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.2 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power123.0 kW / 164.9 hp / 164.9 hp at 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque201.0 N·m / 148.2 lb·ft / 148.2 lb·ft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)64.3 kW / 86.3 hp / 86.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output77.5 kW/l / 1.702 bhp/cu in / 1.702 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque126.6 N·m/l / 1.11 lb·ft/cu in / 1.11 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.83

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.00 s / 5.00 s / 5.00 sTop (maximal) speed220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sPower-to-weight ratio161.8 kW/ton / 122.6 bhp/ton / 122.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)17.50 s / 17.50 s / 17.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springs, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Lower wishbone,UTrL, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elan SE

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