Does the 1991 Lotus Elan need premium gas?
Every gas trim of this model takes premium.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 24 | $3,200 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.