The Lotus Elise is a car that can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and has a maximum speed of 212 km/h (131.73 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
5.1 sec
Max Speed
212 km/h 131.73 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is a compact two-seater roadster with a length of 3785 mm (149.02 in), width of 1719 mm (67.68 in), and height of 1143 mm (45 in). It has a wheelbase of 2300 mm (90.55 in), and front and rear tracks of 1457 mm (57.36 in) and 1503 mm (59.17 in) respectively, making it well-suited for agile and nimble handling.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
3785 mm 149.02 in.
Width
1719 mm 67.68 in.
Height
1143 mm 45 in.
Wheelbase
2300 mm 90.55 in.
Front Track
1457 mm 57.36 in.
Rear Track
1503 mm 59.17 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive fuel efficiency. It has a petrol engine and achieves 9.4 l/100 km in urban driving, 5.5 l/100 km in extra-urban driving, and 6.9 l/100 km combined.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg 14.49 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Elise boasts a 160-hp engine that delivers a spirited driving experience. Its lightweight construction and nimble handling make it a thrilling sports car.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
160 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
89.1 Hp/l
Torque
175 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 129.07 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
K16 (18K4FL70)
Engine Displacement
1795 cm3 109.54 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 Elise is a high-performance car with advanced braking capabilities, featuring ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, accompanied by an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for enhanced safety. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, and the car comes with 16 or 17-inch wheel rims, fitted with 175/55 R16 or 225/45 R17 tires.
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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 R16; 225/45 R17
Wheel Rims Size
16; 17
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight and powerful sports car with a kerb weight of 805 kg and a maximum weight of 990 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 38 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 115 liters. With a weight-to-power ratio of 5 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.6 kg/Nm, it is designed for agility and performance.
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Weight To Power Ratio
5 kg/Hp, 198.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 217.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
805 kg 1774.72 lbs.
Max Weight
990 kg 2182.58 lbs.
Max Load
185 kg 407.86 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
115 l 4.06 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 l 10.04 US gal | 8.36 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 2)
The Lotus Elise has 2 doors.
The Lotus Elise has 2 seats.
The Lotus Elise is a roadster.
The Elise can go from 0 to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds.
The Elise has a top speed of 212 km/h (131.73 mph).
The Elise has a quick 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.1 seconds.
The Lotus Elise has a petrol (gasoline) engine.
The Lotus Elise has a fuel consumption of 9.4 l/100 km in urban driving.
The Lotus Elise has a combined fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km.
The Elise has an inline-4 engine configuration.
The Elise features a multi-port manifold injection system.
The Elise has a rear-wheel drive configuration.
Ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes.
Rack and pinion.
16 and 17 inches.
The Lotus Elise has a 1.8L inline-four engine.
The Lotus Elise has a six-speed manual transmission.
The curb weight of the Lotus Elise is 1,900 pounds.
The kerb weight of the Lotus Elise is 805 kg or 1774.72 lbs.
The maximum weight of the Lotus Elise is 990 kg or 2182.58 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space of the Lotus Elise is 115 liters or 4.06 cu. ft.
