
Lotus Elan - Technical Specifications:
Engine:
1.6 litre, 4-cylinder, 16 valve,
DOHC, turbocharged "Isuzu-Lotus" engine Sequential multi-port electronic
fuel injection
Transmission:
5-speed manual
Chassis/Body:
Steel backbone chassis bolts
rigidly to body shell structure and incorporates rear suspension mounting
points. Front underframe bolts onto front of backbone frame and incorporates
front suspension mounting points. Multi-piece bonded, riveted and bolted
GRP and steel composite structure.
Front Suspension:
"Interactive Wishbone" - interactive
by unequal length wishbones, coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension:
Independant by upper links and
lower wishbone, coaxial coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar.
Brakes:
Front; 10" diameter ventilated
discs Rear; 9.3" diameter solid discs
Wheels:
Aluminum alloy 16"
Tyres:
Goodyear GS-D
Performance:
Maximum power: 162 bhp (SAE)
@ 6600 rpm Maximum torque: 148 lb ft @ 4200 rpm Maximum speed: 137 mph
0-60 mph: 6.7 seconds
Standard Equipment:
Leather-rimmed steering wheel,
alloy wheels, central power door locking, electric windows, electronically-adjustable
and heated door mirrors, leather upholstery, bronze-tinted glass, remote
fuel-filler door release, AM/FM cassette with power antenna, air conditioning,
laminated windscreen, driver's side supplemental inflatable restraint system.