This 1.6i MT Turbo (167 hp) engine was fitted in the 2 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by Lotus from 1989 to 1996. In addition to this engine, 2 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 10litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 46litre |
| Cruising range | from 460 to 770km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 220km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7second |
| Displacement | 1588cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 167bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 201Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4200RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 80mm |
| Stroke | 79mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Length | 3900mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1230mm |
| Wheelbase | 2250mm |
| Front track | 1485mm |
| Rear track | 1485mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1020kg |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Front suspension | Helical springs |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 12 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 7.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 9.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.