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

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Lotus - Elise (Series 3)

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:58 p.m.

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

Performance

The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 204 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it a thrilling drive.

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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
Acceleration 0 60 Mph	6 sec

Body & Dimensions

The Lotus Elise is a compact, two-seat roadster with a length of 3824 mm (150.55 in), width of 1719 mm (67.68 in), and height of 1117 mm (43.98 in). It has a wheelbase of 2300 mm (90.55 in) and accommodates two passengers within its two doors.

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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 that achieves impressive fuel efficiency. With a combined fuel consumption of 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers, it emits 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

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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 car is powered by a 136 Hp, 1.5L, 4-cylinder, inline, naturally aspirated engine with dual VVT-i and multi-port fuel injection. It has a 6-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels. The front and rear suspensions are both double wishbone. The engine oil capacity is 4.8L and uses 5W-40 oil. The car holds 12L of coolant. It has a transverse engine layout, located in the middle of the vehicle.

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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 with advanced braking and steering systems. It features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and improved stopping power. The ABS (Anti-lock braking system) provides additional safety and control. The steering rack and pinion system provides precise handling and maneuverability. The car comes with 16-inch and 17-inch wheel rim options, fitted with 175/55 ZR16 and 225/45 ZR17 tires, respectively.

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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 an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 6.2 kg/Hp and weight-to-torque ratio of 5.3 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 848 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	6.2 kg/Hp, 160.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	5.3 kg/Nm, 188.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	848 kg 1869.52 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l 10.57 US gal \| 8.8 UK gal