1991 Lotus Other

M100

1,588 cc double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 16-valve

5-speed manual

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Clear

Gasoline

This Lotus is a low mileage, desert car. It has only had 3 owners and is in excellent condition. This is a fun, fast, rare car. I have had no problems or issues with the car and it has a clean title. The paint is new and it has a new soft top. The only cosmetic issue is with the trim on the passenger side converable top is cracked. The turbo on this car is great with no lag after it kicks in. This car is loaded and has a lot of great features. It has: New Tires Turbo New Paint New Sunroof New Clutch Cigar Lighter Complete Car cover Owners Manuel Complete Maintenance Records New Stereo (detachable CD player) ManufacturerLotus CarsProduction1989–1995AssemblyHethel, EnglandBody style2-door roadsterLayoutFF layoutEngine1,588 cc Isuzu 4XE1 I4 1,588 cc Isuzu 4XE1-MT turbo I4Transmission5-speed manualWheelbase2,250 mm (88.6 in)Length3,803 mm (149.7 in) 3,870 mm (152.2 in) (US)Width1,734 mm (68.3 in)Height1,230–1,240 mm (48.4–48.8 in)Curb weight997 kg (2,198 lb) (NA) 1,075–1,110 kg (2,370–2,447 lb) (Turbo)Designer(s)Peter Steven The Lotus M100 Elan, launched in 1989, was a two-seater, convertible sports car designed by Lotus, with a reliable Japanese engine and manual transmission supplied by Isuzu, and built with the development and testing resources of General Motors. Around £35 million (about $55 million) was invested in its development,[3] more than any other car in Lotus history. Its design, featuring a fibreglass composite body over a rigid steel backbone chassis, The M100 Elan's cornering performance was undeniable (on release the Elan was described by Autocar magazine as "the quickest point to point car available"). Press reaction was not uniformly positive, as some reviewers found the handling too secure and predictable compared to a rear-wheel-drive car. However, the Elan's rigid chassis minimised roll through the corners and has led to its description as 'the finest front wheel drive [car] bar none'.[4] Unlike the naturally aspirated version, the turbocharged SE received power steering as standard, as well as tyres with a higher ZR speed rating.[5] Significant differences in the Isuzu-Lotus engine from the original include a new exhaust system, re-routed intake plumbing for better thermodynamic efficiency, improved engine suspension, and major modifications to the engine control unit to improve torque and boost response. Almost all models featured an IHI turbocharger. Recources: http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/lotus/elan_m100/elan_m100/1991.html http://www.cars.com/lotus/elan/1991/expert-reviews/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Elan