Elan (snowmobile)

The Elan was a popular snowmobile that was built by Ski-Doo from 1971 to 1996.[1] They were offered with a rather large variety of options 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.

Because of its basic, cheap design, the Elan was long popular with hunters, trappers, and those living in the far north, where certain repair parts (such as a CDI) for other newer sleds could fail, would be harder to obtain, and could leave their riders stranded. [2]

Élan
ManufacturerSki-Doo
Production1971–1996
PredecessorUnknown
SuccessorUnknown
EngineAir-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)
Power15 kW (20 hp)
TransmissionChain drive
Frame typeStamped Steel
SuspensionBogie, 300- slide
BrakesDrum
DimensionsL: 88.5"
W: 30"
H: 43"
Weight285lb, 330lb (dry)
Fuel capacity16 l (4.2 US gal)

Engine specifications
  • 250 single - Rotax 247. 246,8 cc. 69x66 mm. 12;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.16 hp.
  • 250 Deluxe - 247,3 cc. 54x54 mm. Two cylinders and electric start 16  hp.
  • 300 SS - 293,3 cc. 57x57,5 mm. Two cylinders. In 1974 increased engine size from 250 to 294 cc and 26 hp
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References
  1. Schandelmeier, John (26 January 2017). "Snowmachiners beware: Deep, fluffy powder can be a nightmare". Alaska Dispatch News. Anchorage, United States. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  2. https://snowgoer.com/snowmobile-features/ski-doos-elan-is-the-longevity-champ/


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