1987 Lotus Elan Autocrosser

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Rank: #16

Class: Fast Cars

0-60 Time: 5.3 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Fast Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #16, the 1987 Lotus Elan Autocrosser races 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Fast Cars.

It falls behind the #15 ranked 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo by just hundredths of a second and pulls ahead of the #17 ranked 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit by 0.3 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1987 Lotus Elan Autocrosser vs. 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit, you would WIN by 0.3 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Lotus, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1987.

Vehicle information

Year: 1987

Make: Lotus

Model: Elan Autocrosser

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 163

Torque: 118

Transmission: 4M

Curb Weight: 1405

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 6

MSRP: $35,000

Performance statistics

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Class: Fast Cars

Rank: #457

Best 0-60 Time: 5.3 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 13.9 seconds

@ speed: 106.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 1.2 G

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