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1992 Lotus Elan
Body style(s): 2-door roadster
Trim Levels: SE
MSRP range: $39,040
Notes: Lotus's tragic failure was discontinued after only two seasons
on American shores. Sales that were far too low despite incentives were
reponsible. The car was always rare in America, so good information about
its reliability is hard to come by, although I have been told it has a
severe problem with leaks. Later in the 1990s, a second production run
occurred while Lotus was owned by Bugatti, and Kia produced a copy as well.
Series: 1991-1992
Other series: none
DESIGN
Layout:
Seats:
Engine(s): |
transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, composite body on steel frame
2
1.6L 16-valve dohc SFI turbocharged & intercooled I4
Bore x stroke: 80.0x79.0mm
Boost pressure: 9.4psi
Compression ratio: 8.2 to 1 (92-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 162bhp@6600rpm
Torque (SAE net): 148lb-ft@4200rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.83:1)
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DIMENSIONS
EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance: |
TWO-SEATER
88.6"
152.2"
68.2"
48.4"
58.5"
58.5"
5.0"
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Curb weight: |
2450lbs. |
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank: |
45 cu ft.
9.5 cu ft.
10.2 gal. |
TECHNICAL
Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags: |
205/45-16
independent: short/long A-arms, suspension raft, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: upper lateral links, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, power-assisted (10.0" vented/9.3" vented)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 2.6 turns-to-lock
none
driver front
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PERFORMANCE
Fuel economy (city/highway):
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:
Towing: |
24/31mpg
6.6sec.
142ft.
0.89g
64.1mph
35.0ft.
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SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Mazda Miata
Lotus Elan roadster.
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