| General information | |
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| Brand | Lotus |
| Model | Elan |
| Generation | Elan II (M100) |
| Type (Engine) | 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1991 year |
| End of production | 1993 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg 25.9 UK mpg 9.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg 40.9 UK mpg 14.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.3 UK mpg 12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 196 km/h 121.79 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 142.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 132 Hp @ 7200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 83.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 142 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | 4XE1-M |
| Engine displacement | 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 79 mm 3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 6.25 l 6.6 US qt | 5.5 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 995 kg 2193.6 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 46 l 12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3900 mm 153.54 in. |
| Width | 1735 mm 68.31 in. |
| Height | 1230 mm 48.43 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm 88.58 in. |
| Front track | 1485 mm 58.46 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1485 mm 58.46 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| What is the body type, Lotus Elan II (M100)? | Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Lotus Elan II (M100) 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.3 UK mpg 12.5 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1991 Elan II (M100) 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 196 km/h | 121.79 mph 0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec |
| How much power, Lotus Elan Cabriolet 1991 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 132 Hp, 142 Nm 104.73 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Lotus Elan Cabriolet 1991 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 1.6 l 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1991 Lotus 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Lotus Elan II (M100) Cabriolet 1991 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1991 Lotus Elan Cabriolet? | 3900 mm 153.54 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1991 Lotus Elan Cabriolet? | 1735 mm 68.31 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1991 Lotus Elan II (M100) 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 995 kg 2193.6 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1991 Lotus Elan II (M100) 1.6 i 16V (132 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
