Lotus Elan (1962 - 1994)
The Lotus Elan is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 4 trims, built from 1962 - 1994. The most powerful trim makes 167 hp and belongs to the Lotus Elan Roadster (1989 - 1994). The most recent generation is the Lotus Elan Roadster (1989 - 1994), available in 2 trims.
- Generations
- 2
- Trims
- 4
- Production years
- 1962 - 1994
- Power
- 167 hp
Elan Roadster 1989 - 1994
2 trims
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 5MT (132 HP) | Petrol | 132 hp | 142 Nm | — | 196 km/h | — | — | |
| 1.6i 16V 5MT (167 HP) | Petrol | 167 hp | 201 Nm | 7.2 s | 220 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | — |
Elan Roadster 1962 - 1973
2 trims
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4MT (101 HP) | Petrol | 102 hp | 138 Nm | — | — | — | — | |
| 1.6L 4MT (106 HP) | Petrol | 106 hp | 146 Nm | 9.0 s | 185 km/h | — | — |
Is Lotus Elan Roadster a good choice against other models?
Average across every Lotus Elan Roadster trim, compared with 1,631 trims of other cars from the 1986–1992 period.
| Measure | This model | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 130 hp |
better than 71%
|
| Torque | 172 Nm | 196 Nm |
better than 53%
|
| Top speed | 208 km/h | 188 km/h |
better than 75%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 11.8 s |
better than 93%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.9 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 38%
|
| Unladen weight | 997 kg | 1,249 kg |
better than 79%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
