Elan (snowmobile)

The Elan was a very popular and affordable snowmobile that was built by Skidoo from 1971 to 1996. They were offered with a rather large variety of option including 1 or 2 cylinder engines, different designs on the hood, and other choices. In 1971 the Elans originally came with rotax engines 250cc (247cc) single cylinder rated at 12 hp which had the options of having an electric start as well as a recoil starter. in 1973 they introduced 2 new engines, a 250cc (247cc)twin cylinder rated at 16 hp had a standard muffler and a single HR carb, and the SS model that was a 250 (247cc) twin cylinder rated at 22 hp with dual HR carbs, tuned exhaust, disc brake, and new standard chrome bumper.

Élan

Manufacturer	Skidoo, Bombardier
Production	1971–1996
Predecessor	Skidoo Olympique
Successor	Skidoo Tundra
Engine	Air-cooled 250 cc (15 cu in) 300 cc (18 cu in)
Bore / stroke	single cyl. 250 69 mm × 66 mm (2.7 in × 2.6 in) twin 250cc 54 mm × 54 mm (2.1 in × 2.1 in) twin 300cc 57 mm × 57.5 mm (2.24 in × 2.26 in)
Power	15 kW (20 hp)
Transmission	chain drive
Frame type	stamped Steel
Suspension	bogie, 300- slide
Brakes	drum
Dimensions	L: 88.5" W: 30" H: 43"
Weight	285lb, 330lb (dry)
Fuel capacity	16 l (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)

Engine specifications

• 250 single - Rotax 247. 246,8 cc. 69x66 mm. 12-16 hp
• 250 E (same as 250 but with electric start)
• 250 SS - 247,3 cc 54x54 mm. twin cylinder with dual HR carbs 22 hp!
• 250 Twin - 247,3 cc. 54x54 mm. Two cylinders.19 hp.
• 250 Deluxe - 247,3 cc. 54x54 mm. Two cylinders and electric start 19 hp.
• 300 SS - 293,3 cc. 57x57,5 mm. Two cylinders. In 1974 increased engine size from 250 to 294 cc and a whopping 26 hp!