The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and handling. With a 0-100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 234 km/h, it's a thrill to drive on twisty roads.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.6 sec
Max Speed
234 km/h 145.4 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
4.2 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is a sleek and compact roadster with a length of 3824 mm, width of 1719 mm, and height of 1117 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2300 mm and seats two people comfortably. Its compact size and lightweight design make it an ideal car for city driving and winding roads.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
3824 mm 150.55 in.
Width
1719 mm 67.68 in.
Height
1117 mm 43.98 in.
Wheelbase
2300 mm 90.55 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive fuel efficiency. It has a combined fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, with CO2 emissions of 173 grams per kilometer.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg 27.43 UK mpg 9.71 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg 47.88 UK mpg 16.95 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg 37.66 UK mpg 13.33 km/l
Co2 Emissions
173 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine producing 220 Hp and 250 Nm of torque. The engine features a supercharger and intercooler, and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car has a rear-wheel drive layout and a double wishbone suspension system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
220 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Torque
250 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Transverse
Engine Model Code
2ZR-FE
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC - VVT-i
Engine Oil Capacity
2.4 l 2.54 US qt | 2.11 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-40
Coolant
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Brakes
The car specs indicate a well-equipped and capable vehicle. Notable features include ventilated disc brakes on all wheels, an ABS system for enhanced braking stability, and a responsive steering rack and pinion setup. The tire sizes suggest a balance between handling and comfort.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/55 ZR16; 225/45 ZR17
Wheel Rims Size
16; 17
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight and powerful sports car with a impressive weight-to-power ratio of 4.1 kg/Hp and 245.5 Hp/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 896 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters. With its impressive power-to-weight ratio, it's no wonder this car is a favorite among racing enthusiasts.
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Weight To Power Ratio
4.1 kg/Hp, 245.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.6 kg/Nm, 279 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
896 kg 1975.34 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition
The Lotus Elise has a seating capacity of 2 people.
The length of the Lotus Elise is 3824 mm or 150.55 in.
The wheelbase of the Lotus Elise is 2300 mm or 90.55 in.
The Lotus Elise accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise is 234 km/h or 145.4 mph.
The Lotus Elise accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
The fuel type is Petrol (Gasoline)
The combined fuel consumption is 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers
The CO2 emissions are 173 grams per kilometer
Inline-4
6-speed manual
Rear-wheel drive
The car has ventilated discs on both the front and rear axles.
The spec sheet mentions ABS (Anti-lock braking system) as a standard feature.
The car comes with 175/55 ZR16 tires on the front and 225/45 ZR17 tires on the rear.
The Lotus Elise has a 1.8L inline-four engine.
The Lotus Elise has a six-speed manual transmission.
The Lotus Elise produces 217 horsepower.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Lotus Elise is 4.1 kg/Hp and 245.5 Hp/tonne.
The kerb weight of the Lotus Elise is 896 kg or 1975.34 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Lotus Elise is 40 liters or 10.57 US gal or 8.8 UK gal.
