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Lotus Elan Roadster 1.6i 16V 5MT (167 HP)

Lotus Elan Roadster · 1989 - 1994 · Petrol

The Lotus Elan Roadster 1.6i 16V 5MT (167 HP) produces 167 hp and 201 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches 220 km/h.

Power
167 hp
Torque
201 Nm
0–100
7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h

Engine

Power 167 hp
Power (kW) 123 kW
Torque 201 Nm
Displacement 1,588 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 46 l

Performance

Top speed 220 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.9 l/100 km
City consumption 10.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.7 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,802 mm
Width 1,735 mm
Height 1,229 mm
Wheelbase 2,250 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Unladen weight 997 kg
Tyre size 205/50 R15
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Lotus Elan Roadster 1.6i 16V 5MT (167 HP) compared with 1,631 trims of other cars from the 1986–1992 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 167 hp 130 hp
better than 78%
Torque 201 Nm 196 Nm
better than 65%
Top speed 220 km/h 188 km/h
better than 84%
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.

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Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elan Roadster

Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elan Roadster
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 — —