1990 | Lotus Elan SE

• Ref:U478
• Mileage:65,061 Miles
• Registered:1990
• Colour:Blue
• Trim:Cream Leather

EXTRAS

• Alloy Wheels
• Power Steering
• Alpine Radio CD
• Red Carpets
• Electric Windows
• Electric Mirrors
• Elasticated Door Pockets

• Sunvisors
• Lotus Sill Trims
• Grooved Discs and Uprated Calipers
• Cobra Immobiliser
• Replacement Clutch only 3000 miles ago
• New Black Mohair Hood to be fitted

This Elan has a turbo-charged Isuzu 1600cc engine and 5 speed gearbox

Only 5 owners, the last having the car for 21 years

'H20 TUS' number plate is included with the car

Introduced in 1989, the Lotus M100 Elan set the benchmark for handling of a front wheel drive car. Launched with a naturally aspirated engine, the turbo engine was quickly introduced and gives the car a lively drive. With a regular boot, easy access and comfortable driving position, these Elans are regularly used as a daily driver

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The Lotus M100 series Elan was launched in August 1989, reviving the iconic Elan name after a 14 year hiatus. The M100 is a two-seater convertible sports car with front-wheel drive, designed in-house by Lotus.

It featured an engine and manual transmission supplied by Isuzu and was built with the aid of the development and testing resources of General Motors. Around £35 million was invested in its development, which was more than any other car in Lotus history to that point.

The choice of front-wheel drive is unusual for a sports car, but according to Lotus sales literature of the time, "for a given vehicle weight, power and tyre size, a front wheel drive car was always faster over a given section of road. There are definite advantages in traction and controllability, and drawbacks such as torque steer, bump steer and steering kickback were not insurmountable."

Two variants were available at launch, the 130 bhp Elan 1.6 and the 162 bhp Turbo SE. Altogether just 3,855 Elans were built between November 1989 and July 1992, including 129 normally aspirated (non-turbo) cars.

Today the cars provide an engaging and enjoyable driving experience and still represent excellent value for money.