The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and handling. It can go from 0-100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 202 km/h.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
5.9 sec
Max Speed
202 km/h 125.52 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
5.8 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, two-seat roadster with a compact body and agile dimensions. Its length, width, and height are 3726 mm, 1701 mm, and 1202 mm, respectively, making it an ideal car for city driving and winding roads.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
3726 mm 146.69 in.
Width
1701 mm 66.97 in.
Height
1202 mm 47.32 in.
Wheelbase
2300 mm 90.55 in.
Front Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Rear Track
1453 mm 57.2 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus Elise is a petrol-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency, boasting 9.6 l/100 km in urban areas and 5.7 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a great option for those who prioritize fuel economy.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg 29.43 UK mpg 10.42 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.7 l/100 km 41.27 US mpg 49.56 UK mpg 17.54 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car with a 1.8L inline-4 engine producing 120 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 165 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and a coil spring suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
120 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
66.8 Hp/l
Torque
165 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
K16 (18K4F)
Engine Displacement
1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
89.3 mm 3.52 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-50
Coolant
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The car in question is a Elise model, featuring ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, accompanied by an ABS assisting system. The steering system is of the rack and pinion type. The tire sizes are 185/55 R16 for the front and 205/50 R16 for the rear, mounted on 16 inch rims.
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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
185/55 R16; 205/50 R16
Wheel Rims Size
16
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight and powerful sports car with a kerb weight of 690 kg and a maximum weight of 940 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 36 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 210 liters. It has a weight-to-power ratio of 5.8 kg/Hp and 173.9 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.2 kg/Nm and 239.1 Nm/tonne.
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Weight To Power Ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.2 kg/Nm, 239.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
690 kg 1521.19 lbs.
Max Weight
940 kg 2072.35 lbs.
Max Load
250 kg 551.16 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
210 l 7.42 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l 9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 1)
The Lotus Elise has a seating capacity of 2.
The wheelbase of the Lotus Elise is 2300 mm.
The front track of the Lotus Elise is 1440 mm.
The Lotus Elise can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise is 202 km/h or 125.52 mph.
The Lotus Elise can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds.
Petrol (Gasoline)
9.6 l/100 km (24.5 US mpg, 29.43 UK mpg, 10.42 km/l)
5.7 l/100 km (41.27 US mpg, 49.56 UK mpg, 17.54 km/l)
The engine displacement is 1796 cm3 or 109.6 cu. in.
The fuel injection system used is multi-port manifold injection.
The drivetrain architecture is a rear-wheel drive with the internal combustion engine driving the rear wheels.
Ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The car has a rack and pinion steering system.
The front tires are 185/55 R16, and the rear tires are 205/50 R16.
The Lotus Elise has a 1.8L inline-four engine.
The Lotus Elise comes with a six-speed manual transmission.
The Lotus Elise produces 217 horsepower.
The kerb weight of the Lotus Elise is 690 kg or 1521.19 lbs.
The maximum weight of the Lotus Elise is 940 kg or 2072.35 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space of the Lotus Elise is 210 liters or 7.42 cu. ft.
