(54.7 in) Curb weight 2,522 lb (1,144 kg) Launched in 1990, the Elantra (codename J1 ) received a mid-term facelift in 1993. The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi -designed 1.6 L (1596 cc) straight-4 This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 hp (84 kW) at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.5 seconds.