The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and handling. With a 0-100 km/h time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 248 km/h, it's a thrilling drive. Its agile handling and responsive steering make it a joy to drive on twisty roads.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.3 sec
Max Speed
248 km/h 154.1 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 a focus on performance, the Elise offers a thrilling driving experience. Its lightweight construction and powerful engine deliver exhilarating performance, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts.
Specs
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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.
Front Track
1457 mm 57.36 in.
Rear Track
1507 mm 59.33 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
130 mm 5.12 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive fuel efficiency. It consumes 10.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 6 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway, and 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers combined. It also emits 175 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg 27.97 UK mpg 9.9 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg 47.08 UK mpg 16.67 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg 37.66 UK mpg 13.33 km/l
Co2 Emissions
175 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car powered by a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine producing 246 horsepower 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 features a double wishbone suspension system at both the front and rear.
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 lightweight, high-performance sports car with ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, assisted by an Anti-lock braking system (ABS). It features 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels with 195/50 and 225/45 tires respectively.
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Rating
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires Size
195/50 R16; 225/45 R17
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 16; 8J x 17
Weight & Capacity
None
Specs
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
3.8 kg/Hp, 264.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 268.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
931 kg 2052.5 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
112 l 3.96 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3)
The spec sheet does not include engine details.
The spec sheet does not include fuel efficiency information.
The spec sheet does not include information on standard features.
The Lotus Elise accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise is 248 km/h or 154.1 mph.
Yes, the Lotus Elise is known for its agile handling and responsive steering, making it a joy to drive on twisty roads.
The Lotus Elise consumes 10.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The Lotus Elise consumes 6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the highway.
The Lotus Elise consumes 7.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers combined.
The engine displacement of the Lotus Elise is 1798 cm3 or 109.72 cu. in.
The Lotus Elise is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
The Lotus Elise uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel injection system.
The Lotus Elise has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Lotus Elise has an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for improved braking performance.
The Lotus Elise has 195/50 R16 tires on the front and 225/45 R17 tires on the rear.
The Lotus Elise is a two-seat sports car.
The Lotus Elise is available with a variety of engine options, including a 1.6 liter and a 1.8 liter engine.
The Lotus Elise is known for its lightweight design, with a curb weight of around 2,000 pounds.
The specifications do not include fuel consumption data.
The Elise has a trunk space of 112 l.
The Elise has a power-to-weight ratio of 3.8 kg/Hp.
