The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 243 km/h. Its impressive acceleration is thanks to its powerful engine, making it a thrilling drive on the road or track.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.2 sec
Max Speed
243 km/h 150.99 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
3.8 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, two-seat, rear-wheel drive roadster with a focus on agility and handling. Its compact size and low weight make it an ideal car for twisty roads and track days.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car with impressive fuel efficiency. It has a combined fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, producing 175 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
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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
Co2 Emissions
175 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car with a powerful 2.0L inline-4 engine producing 250 horsepower and 265 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and a double wishbone suspension setup.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
250 Hp @ 7200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
139 Hp/l
Torque
265 Nm @ 5500 rpm. 195.45 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Transverse
Engine Model Code
2ZR-FE
Engine Displacement
1798 cm3 109.72 cu. in.
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
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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Brakes
The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car with advanced braking capabilities, featuring ventilated discs on both front and rear wheels, accompanied by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The car is equipped with 16-inch front wheel rims and 17-inch rear wheel rims, supporting 205/45 R16 front tires and 235/40 R17 rear tires.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 205/45 R16 Rear wheel tires: 235/40 R17
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 16 Rear wheel rims: 17
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Elise has an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 3.6 kg/Hp (279.3 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.4 kg/Nm (296.1 Nm/tonne), with a kerb weight of 895 kg (1973.14 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
3.6 kg/Hp, 279.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 296.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
895 kg 1973.14 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3, facelift 2017)
The Lotus Elise has 2 seats.
The Lotus Elise is a roadster.
The Lotus Elise has 2 doors.
3.8 seconds
243 km/h (150.99 mph)
4.2 seconds
The Lotus Elise runs on Petrol (Gasoline)
The combined fuel consumption of the Lotus Elise is 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers
The CO2 emissions of the Lotus Elise are 175 grams per kilometer
The engine displacement is 1798 cm3 (109.72 cu. in.).
The Lotus Elise has a 6-speed manual transmission.
The engine aspiration is a supercharger with an intercooler.
Ventilated discs on both front and rear wheels.
16-inch front wheel rims and 17-inch rear wheel rims.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
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 3.6 kg/Hp (279.3 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Lotus Elise is 3.4 kg/Nm (296.1 Nm/tonne).
The kerb weight of the Lotus Elise is 895 kg (1973.14 lbs.).
