The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and handling. With a 0-100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 234 km/h, it's a thrill to drive on twisty roads.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.6 sec
Max Speed
234 km/h 145.4 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
4.2 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 features a sleek and sporty design with 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.
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus 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
10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg 27.43 UK mpg 9.71 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg 47.88 UK mpg 16.95 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg 37.66 UK mpg 13.33 km/l
Co2 Emissions
173 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Elise is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car with a supercharged 1.8L inline-four engine producing 220 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and a double wishbone suspension setup.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
220 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
122.4 Hp/l
Torque
250 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 4600 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
Engine Aspiration
Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC, 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 Elise features ventilated disc brakes all around for optimal stopping power. It has a responsive steering rack and pinion system for precise handling. The car is equipped with 17-inch wheels at the rear and 16-inch wheels at the front, shod with performance tires.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 288 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 175/55 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 and powerful car with an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 4.1 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.6 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 904 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
4.1 kg/Hp, 243.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.6 kg/Nm, 276.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
904 kg 1992.98 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3, facelift 2017)
The Lotus Elise is a roadster.
The Lotus Elise has two seats.
The Lotus Elise is 3824 mm (150.55 in) long, 1719 mm (67.68 in) wide, and 1117 mm (43.98 in) tall.
The Lotus Elise accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise is 234 km/h or 145.4 mph.
The Lotus Elise accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
The Elise achieves 10.3 l/100 km (22.84 US mpg) in the city.
The Elise has an estimated driving range of 408 kilometers (254 miles) on a full tank.
The Elise emits 173 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer.
The engine displacement is 1798 cm3 (109.72 cu. in.).
The power output is 220 horsepower at 6800 rpm.
The Lotus Elise has a manual transmission with 6 gears.
The Elise has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear axles.
The Elise has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Elise has 175/55 R16 tires on the front and 225/45 R17 tires on the rear.
The Elise features a 1.8L supercharged engine with 252 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque.
The Elise is renowned for its exceptional handling, thanks to its lightweight construction, advanced suspension system, and precise steering.
The Elise comes equipped with advanced safety features such as traction control, stability control, and airbags.
