The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds.
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Acceleration 0 60 Mph
3.8 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, two-seat roadster with a compact body and a powerful engine. It's designed for agility and handling, making it a thrill to drive on twisty roads.
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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 car is a petrol (gasoline) powered Elise. This model is known for its lightweight design and responsive handling, providing a sporty driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine producing 220 Hp and 250 Nm of torque. It features a middle-mounted transverse engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive. The car is equipped with a double wishbone suspension system and has a supercharger and intercooler for enhanced performance.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
220 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Torque
250 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Transverse
Engine Model Code
2ZR-FE
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC - dual VVT-i
Engine Oil Capacity
2.4 l 2.54 US qt | 2.11 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-40
Coolant
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 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 car in question is a Elise model, featuring ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear, and an ABS assisting system. The steering system is a rack and pinion, and the tire sizes are 175/55 ZR16 for the front and 225/45 ZR17 for the rear, with wheel rim sizes of 16 and 17 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 sports car with a weight-to-power ratio of 4.1 kg/Hp (244.4 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.6 kg/Nm (277.8 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 900 kg (1984.16 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 40 L (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
4.1 kg/Hp, 244.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.6 kg/Nm, 277.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3)
The length of the Lotus Elise is 3824 mm or 150.55 in.
The Lotus Elise has 2 seats
The wheelbase of the Lotus Elise is 2300 mm or 90.55 in.
The Lotus Elise can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds.
Yes, the Lotus Elise is designed for high-performance driving with its lightweight design and powerful engine.
While the Lotus Elise is an excellent car for experienced drivers, it may not be the best choice for beginners due to its high-performance capabilities.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The Elise is known for its lightweight design and responsive handling, providing a sporty driving experience.
No, the Elise model is only available in a petrol (gasoline) powered version.
The Lotus Elise has a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine.
The Lotus Elise has a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Lotus Elise is a rear-wheel drive car.
Ventilated disc brakes are used on both the front and rear of this car.
This car has an ABS (Anti-lock braking system) as an assisting system.
The steering type of this car is a rack and pinion.
The Lotus Elise has two seats.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise varies by model, but it can reach up to 171 mph.
The Lotus Elise is generally considered to be a reliable car, but it may require more maintenance than some other sports cars.
The Lotus Elise has 244.4 horsepower per tonne.
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Lotus Elise is 3.6 kg/Nm (277.8 Nm/tonne).
The Lotus Elise has a kerb weight of 900 kg (1984.16 lbs.).
