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Lotus Elise
1997 – 2001
United Kingdom
Lotus built the Elise from 1997 to 2001. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 120 to 179 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 4.6 s. The lightest version weighs only 658 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2001
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power120 – 179 hp
0–100 km/h4.6 – 5.9 s
Top speed202 – 213 km/h
Fuel economy7.1 – 7.3 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (118 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | 5.9 s | 202 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (143 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 145 hp | 5.4 s | 213 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (179 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 179 hp | 4.6 s | 203 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 88 KW @ 5500 RPM120 HP @ 5500 RPM118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM165 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 125.5 mph (202 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/50 VR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 146.9 in (3731 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 47.2 in (1199 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/57.1 in (1,440/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.6 in (2301 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1541 lbs (699 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 170 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 107 KW @ 7000 RPM145 HP @ 7000 RPM143 BHP @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM174 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 132.4 mph (213 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 ZR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 146.9 in (3731 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 47.2 in (1199 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/57.1 in (1,440/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.6 in (2301 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1574.1 lbs (714 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 174 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 132 KW @ 7800 RPM179 HP @ 7800 RPM177 BHP @ 7800 RPM
- Torque
- 126 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM171 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 ZR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 146.9 in (3731 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 47.2 in (1199 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/57.1 in (1,440/1,450 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.6 in (2301 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1450.6 lbs (658 kg)
Length3,731 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,199 mm
Wheelbase2,301 mm
Curb weight658 – 714 kg
Torque165 – 174 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
