Elan (snowmobile)

The Élan was a popular snowmobile variant of Ski-Doo built by Bombardier from 1971 to 1996.[1] They were offered 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.

Élan
ManufacturerBombardier
Production1971–1996
PredecessorSkidoo Olympique
SuccessorSkidoo Tundra
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)

Because of its basic, cheap design, the Élan 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]

Engine specifications
  • 250 single - Rotax 247. 246,8 cc. 69x66 mm. 12 hp
  • 292 SS - Rotax single cylinder 292 cc.
  • 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

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. "The Ski-Doo Elan is the Longevity Champ | SnowGoer". 6 October 2008.


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