Lotus Elan Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

- Drive: Rear wheel drive, Front wheel drive
- Gearbox construction: Manual
- Transmission type: 5 MT
- Average acceleration: 7.1 s to 60 mph
- Average optimal engine speed: 6567 rpm
- Average torque: 180 Nm
- Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
- Average weight: 1012 kg / 2231 lbs
- Maximum load for transmission: 1462 kg / 3224 lbs
- Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

1.6 i 16V Turbo —5 MT (201 Nm)

1.6 i 16V —5 MT (142 Nm)

1.6 i 16V S2 —5 MT (198 Nm)

1.6 i 16V Turbo 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )

1.6 i 16V 5 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

1.6 i 16V S2 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )

1.6 i 16V Turbo 5 MT—6500 rpm.

1.6 i 16V 5 MT—7200 rpm.

1.6 i 16V S2 5 MT—6000 rpm.

Vehicle	Transmission type	Gears	Drive type	Optimal rpm	Transmission efficiency
1.6 i 16V Turbo	Manual	5 MT	Rear wheel drive	6500 rpm.	91%
1.6 i 16V	Manual	5 MT	Front wheel drive	7200 rpm.	69%
1.6 i 16V S2	Manual	5 MT	Front wheel drive	6000 rpm.	96%