Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Specs

(1989 - 1992) - Technical Specifications for Years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Own this car? Rate it!
×
Own this car? Rate it!
Comfort ★★★★★
Economy ★★★★★
Reliability ★★★★★
Performance ★★★★★
Handling ★★★★★
Cost of maintenance ★★★★★
Recommend to a friend? ★★★★★
Lotus Elan M100 1.6i image

Key Specs

Petrol
96.9 cu-in
1588 cm3
Inline 4
128 HP
130 PS / 96 kW
104 lb-ft
142 Nm
122 Mph
196 km/h

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Body, Model and Production details Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Body, Model and Production details

Body : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2 doors
Production number : 129 units

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Engine Technical Data Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : Isuzu Lotus
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Electronic Multi-Point Injection
Engine Alignment : Transverse
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 96.9 cu-in / 1588 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.15 x 3.11 inches
80.00 x 79.00 mm
Number of valves : 16 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 10.00
Horsepower : 128 HP / 130 PS / 96 kW
@ 7200 rpm
Maximum torque : 104 lb-ft / 142 Nm
@ 4200 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : FWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :
5 speed Manual Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
Transmission Relations
1st Gear Ratio:
2nd Gear Ratio:
3rd Gear Ratio:
4th Gear Ratio:
5th Gear Ratio:
Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.583
Final Drive Ratio: 4.117
Clutch Type : 215mm clutch disc

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road: 34 MPG
6.9 L/100 km
41 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway: 29 MPG
8 L/100 km
35 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: 22 MPG
10.9 L/100 km
26 MPG UK
Fuel Tank Capacity : 12.2 gallons
46.5 L
10.1 UK gallons

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Performance Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Performance

Top Speed : 122 Mph / 196 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) : 7.6 s
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 8.2 s

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 88.58 inches / 225 cm
Length : 149.69 inches / 380.2 cm
Width : 68.31 inches / 173.5 cm
Height : 48.39 inches / 122.9 cm
Front Axle : 58.5 inches / 148.6 cm
Rear Axle : 58.5 inches / 148.6 cm
Ground clearance : 5.12 inches / 13.0 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.340
Curb Weight : 2198 lbs / 997 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 7.7 kg/hp

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Interior size, Dimensions Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 2 seats
Trunk / Boot capacity : 6.5 cu-ft / 185 L

Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension Lotus Elan M100 1.6i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(10.08 inches / 256 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(9.29 inches / 236 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/50 R15
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/50 R15
Front Wheels Width : 6.5"
Rear Wheels Width : 6.5"
Steering : Rack and pinion. -
Turning circle : 35.1 feet / 10.7 m
Front Suspension : Independent by unequal length wishbones. Coaxial coil springs and dampers. Tubular Anti-roll bar via drop links from chassis. Alloy subframes.
Rear Suspension : Independent by upper link and wide-based lower wishbone. Coaxial coil springs and dampers. Solid Anti-roll bar via drop links from chassis.
If you found an error in these specifications submit your correction here

How fast is a Lotus Elan M100 1.6i?
The Lotus Elan M100 1.6i can reach 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 8.2 seconds and 0 to 96 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 7.6 seconds, having a top speed of 196 km/h / 122 mph.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1989 Lotus Elan M100 1.6i have?
The 1989 Lotus Elan M100 1.6i has 130 PS / 128 bhp / 96 kW.

How much does a Lotus Elan M100 1.6i weighs?
The Lotus Elan M100 1.6i weighs 997 Kg / 2198 lbs.

What is the Lotus Elan M100 1.6i gas mileage?
The Lotus Elan M100 1.6i gas mileage is Open road 34 MPG / 6.9 L/100 km / 41 MPG UK / Highway 29 MPG / 8 L/100 km / 35 MPG UK / City 22 MPG / 10.9 L/100 km / 26 MPG UK.

What engine is in Lotus Elan M100 1.6i?
The Lotus Elan M100 1.6i has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu-in capacity.

What are the dimensions of the Lotus Elan M100 1.6i?
The Lotus Elan M100 1.6i is 149.69 inches / 380.2 cm long, 68.31 inches / 173.5 cm wide, and 48.39 inches / 122.9 cm tall, with a wheelbase of 88.58 inches / 225 cm.

How much cargo space does a Lotus Elan M100 1.6i have?
The Lotus Elan M100 1.6i offers 6.5 cu-ft / 185 L of trunk space, which expands to - cu-ft / - L when the rear seats are folded.