The Lotus Elise is a high-performance sports car that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 225 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it a thrilling drive.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.6 sec
Max Speed
225 km/h 139.81 mph
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 and a wheelbase of 2300 mm, it's a compact and agile car that's perfect for winding roads and city driving.
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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 petrol-powered sports car with impressive fuel efficiency. It consumes 9.9 liters per 100 km in the city, 6.1 liters per 100 km on the highway, and 7.5 liters per 100 km in combined driving. This results in CO2 emissions of 175 g/km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg 28.53 UK mpg 10.1 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg 46.31 UK mpg 16.39 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 220 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 6 gears and a double wishbone suspension setup.
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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 is a Elise model with ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. It has ABS as an assisting system and a rack and pinion steering type. 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 high-performance sports car with an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 4.3 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 3.8 kg/Nm. With a kerb weight of 952 kg, it has a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters. This car is designed for speed and agility, making it a great option for thrill-seekers.
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Weight To Power Ratio
4.3 kg/Hp, 231.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 262.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
952 kg 2098.8 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Elise (Series 3)
The Lotus Elise has a seating capacity of 2 people.
The Lotus Elise is a roadster.
The Lotus Elise has a length of 3824 mm (150.55 in.).
4.6 seconds
225 km/h (139.81 mph)
4.6 seconds
The Lotus Elise uses petrol (gasoline).
The Lotus Elise consumes 9.9 liters per 100 km in the city.
The Lotus Elise emits 175 g/km of CO2.
The engine displacement is 2.0L.
The transmission type is manual with 6 gears.
The suspension setup is double wishbone.
The car has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The car has a rack and pinion steering type.
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.
The top speed of the Lotus Elise is electronically limited to 145 mph.
Yes, the Lotus Elise is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.
The Lotus Elise achieves an estimated 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The power-to-weight ratio of the Lotus Elise is 4.3 kg/Hp or 231.1 Hp/tonne.
The fuel tank capacity of the Lotus Elise is 40 liters or 10.57 US gallons or 8.8 UK gallons.
The kerb weight of the Lotus Elise is 952 kg or 2098.8 pounds.
