Lotus - Elise (Series 3)-1.6 (136 Hp)

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Lotus - Elise (Series 3)

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:57 p.m.

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Brand	Lotus
Model	Elise
Generation	Elise (Series 3)
Modification	1.6 (136 Hp)
Start Of Production	2011
End Of Production	August, 2017

Performance

The car specs indicate a sporty performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 204 km/h.

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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	6.5 sec
Max Speed	204 km/h 126.76 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Lotus Elise is a lightweight and agile roadster known for its exceptional handling and powerful engine. With a compact design and minimalist interior, it offers a thrilling driving experience.

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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 petrol engine and achieves an urban fuel consumption of 8.3 l/100 km, 5 l/100 km on the extra urban cycle, and 6.3 l/100 km combined. It also emits 149 g/km of CO2.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg 34.03 UK mpg 12.05 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	5 l/100 km 47.04 US mpg 56.5 UK mpg 20 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg 44.84 UK mpg 15.87 km/l
Co2 Emissions	149 g/km

Engine & Transmission

The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine producing 136 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed manual transmission, double wishbone suspension, and a naturally aspirated engine with DOHC and VVT-i technology.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	136 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Torque	160 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 118.01 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Layout	Middle, Transverse
Engine Model Code	1ZR-FAE
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	DOHC - dual VVT-i
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 l 5.07 US qt \| 4.22 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	5W-40
Coolant	12 l 12.68 US qt \| 10.56 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 Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car that features advanced braking systems, including ventilated discs on both the front and rear wheels, and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for enhanced safety. The car also boasts a responsive steering system with a rack and pinion mechanism, and comes equipped with 16-inch or 17-inch wheel rims, depending on the trim level.

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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 car, with a weight-to-power ratio of 6.4 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.5 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 876 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	6.4 kg/Hp, 155.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	5.5 kg/Nm, 182.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	876 kg 1931.25 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l 10.57 US gal \| 8.8 UK gal