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Elan
1997 Kia Elan
South Korea
Gasoline
FWD
Convertible
Updated Oct 15, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Kia
Model
Elan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.8 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
154 hp
Power (kW)
113 kW
Top speed
205 km/h
(127 mph)
0–60 mph
8.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.7 seconds
Displacement
1,793 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,880 mm
(152.8 in)
Width
1,730 mm
(68.1 in)
Height
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
(88.6 in)
Curb weight
1,015 kg
(2,238 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
87 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
46 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,465 kg
(3,230 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg
(992 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Elan
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Elan Standard
1996–1999
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.8 Manual
Horsepower
154 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline