Lotus Elan BHP
The Lotus Elan has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1990 Lotus Elan produces 97 BHP, while the 1992 Lotus Elan SE Turbo produces 123 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
6 recorded variants, from 97–123 BHP.
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Popular Lotus Elan BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elan S2 | 1995 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 116 BHP |
| Elan SE Turbo | 1992 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 123 BHP |
| Elan | 1990 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,588 cc | Petrol | 1990–1995 | 97–123 BHP | 135.4–268.3 Nm | 6 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elan S2 | 1995 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 116 BHP | 117.6 PS | 268.3 Nm | 86.5 kW | 7.2 sec | 133 mph |
| Elan SE Turbo | 1992 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 123 BHP | 124.7 PS | 198 Nm | 91.7 kW | 4.6 sec | 137 mph |
| Elan SE Turbo | 1991 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 123 BHP | 124.7 PS | 198 Nm | 91.7 kW | 137 mph | |
| Elan SE Turbo | 1990 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 123 BHP | 124.7 PS | 198 Nm | 91.7 kW | 4.6 sec | 137 mph |
| Elan | 1990 | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP | 98.4 PS | 135.4 Nm | 72.3 kW | 122 mph | |
| Elan SE Turbo | 1,588 cc | Petrol | 123 BHP | 124.7 PS | 198 Nm | 91.7 kW | 4.6 sec | 137 mph |
Lotus Elan BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Lotus Elan?
Recorded horsepower for the Lotus Elan is 97–123 BHP across 6 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Lotus Elan year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 123 BHP, recorded for 1992.
What torque is recorded for the Lotus Elan?
Recorded torque is 135.4–268.3 Nm on the 6 variants that include it.