The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 234 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
4.6 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 sleek and compact roadster with a length of 3824 mm, width of 1719 mm, and height of 1117 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2300 mm and features 2 seats and 2 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.
Wheelbase
2300 mm 90.55 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Lotus Elise is a fuel efficient sports car with a petrol engine. It has a combined fuel consumption of 7.5 l/100 km, with urban driving consuming 10.3 l/100 km and extra urban driving consuming 5.9 l/100 km. The CO2 emissions for this car are 173 g/km.
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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 high-performance sports car powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine producing 220 Hp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine features a supercharger and intercooler, and has a DOHC valvetrain with dual VVT-i. The car has a double wishbone suspension setup at both the front and rear, and has a 2.4-liter engine oil capacity and 4-liter coolant capacity.
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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 specs indicate a well-equipped and capable vehicle. Notable features include ventilated disc brakes on all wheels, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a steering rack and pinion system. The tire sizes suggest performance-oriented capabilities.
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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 high-performance car with an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 4.2 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 3.7 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 924 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
4.2 kg/Hp, 238.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.7 kg/Nm, 270.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
924 kg 2037.07 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3)
924 kg
Roadster
2
3824 mm (150.55 in.)
4.2 seconds
234 km/h (145.4 mph)
4.6 seconds
The Lotus Elise uses petrol (gasoline).
The Lotus Elise has a combined fuel consumption of 7.5 l/100 km.
The Lotus Elise has CO2 emissions of 173 g/km.
Inline-4
6-speed manual
Rear-wheel drive
The car has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear axles.
The car uses a steering rack and pinion system for precise handling.
The car comes equipped with 175/55 ZR16 tires on the front and 225/45 ZR17 tires on the rear.
The Elise features a 1.8-liter supercharged engine with 252 horsepower.
The Elise has an estimated fuel consumption of 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The Elise comes standard with features such as a limited-slip differential, traction control, and a sport mode that enhances handling and performance.
