Vehicleref
Vehicles
Makes
Types
Years
Countries
Map
Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
Founders
Collectors
Enthusiasts
Image coming soon
Vehicles
›
Make
›
Lotus
›
Model
›
Elan
1991 Lotus Elan
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Image coming soon
Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1991
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
129 hp
Power (kW)
95 kW
Top speed
196 km/h
(122 mph)
0–60 mph
7.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.2 seconds
Displacement
1,588 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,900 mm
(153.5 in)
Width
1,735 mm
(68.3 in)
Height
1,230 mm
(48.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
(88.6 in)
Curb weight
995 kg
(2,194 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
79 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
46 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
8 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Front Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Elan
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Elan Standard
1962–1995
Elan Convertible Generations
2 of 2
Image coming soon
2nd Generation
1990–1995
Year
1991
Powertrain
1.6 Manual
Horsepower
129 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline