The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 248 km/h. Its impressive acceleration is matched by its exceptional handling and agility, making it a thrill to drive on both road and track.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.3 sec
Max Speed
248 km/h 154.1 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
3.9 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, two-seat roadster with a sleek design and impressive performance capabilities. With a length of 3824 mm, width of 1719 mm, and height of 1117 mm, it's a compact and agile car.
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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.
Fuel Consumption
The Elise boasts impressive fuel efficiency, achieving up to 31.36 mpg combined. Its lightweight construction and powerful engine deliver exhilarating performance and handling.
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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
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car powered by a 1.8-liter supercharged inline-4 engine, producing 246 Hp and 250 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, with a double wishbone suspension setup for both front and rear axles.
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, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Brakes
The Elise features ventilated disc brakes all around for optimal stopping power. It has a responsive steering rack and pinion setup and rides on 16-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels shod with performance tires.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288x26 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288x26 mm
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 195/50 R16 Rear wheel tires: 225/45 R17
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 16 Rear wheel rims: 17
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight sports car with a weight-to-power ratio of 3.7 kg/HP (268.3 HP/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.7 kg/Nm (272.6 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 917 kg (2021.64 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 48 L (12.68 US gal | 10.56 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
3.7 kg/Hp, 268.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 272.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
917 kg 2021.64 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l 12.68 US gal | 10.56 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3, facelift 2017)
The Lotus Elise has a seating capacity of 2 people.
The Lotus Elise has 2 doors.
The Lotus Elise is a roadster.
3.9 seconds
248 km/h (154.1 mph)
4.3 seconds
The Elise achieves 10.1 l/100 km in the city.
The combined fuel consumption of the Elise is 7.5 l/100 km.
The specifications do not include information regarding the engine type.
Inline-4
6-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
The Elise has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear axles.
The Elise has 195/50 R16 tires on the front and 225/45 R17 tires on the rear.
The Elise has a steering rack and pinion steering system.
The Lotus Elise comes with a range of petrol engines, including a 1.6L and 1.8L inline-four cylinder.
Yes, the Lotus Elise is a convertible roadster with a soft-top roof.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise varies by model, but it can reach up to 150 mph (241 km/h).
The weight-to-power ratio of the Lotus Elise is 3.7 kg/HP (268.3 HP/tonne).
The kerb weight of the Lotus Elise is 917 kg (2021.64 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Lotus Elise is 48 L (12.68 US gal | 10.56 UK gal).
