Lotus Elise

2001 – 2007 United Kingdom

Lotus built the Elise from 2001 to 2007. All 5 variants use petrol engines, from 120 to 192 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.1 s. The lightest version weighs only 710 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1997 – 2001), peak power rose from 179 to 192 hp, and minimum weight went up by 52 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2001 – 2007

Variants5

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power120 – 192 hp

0–100 km/h5.1 – 6.4 s

Top speed200 – 241 km/h

Fuel economy6.9 – 8.3 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L 5MT FWD (120 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	5.9 s	200	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (122 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	122 hp	5.7 s	200	5-Speed manual
1.8L 6MT FWD (136 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	6.4 s	205	6-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	5.1 s	212	5-Speed manual
1.8L 6MT FWD (192 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	5.2 s	241	6-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: 10 gallons (37.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 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: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 148.8 in (3780 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 44.9 in (1140 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/59.1 in (1,461/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 4.1 cuFT (116 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1565.3 lbs (710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 170 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 90 KW @ 5600 RPM122 HP @ 5600 RPM121 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM168 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10 gallons (37.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 148.8 in (3780 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 44.9 in (1140 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/59.1 in (1,461/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 4.1 cuFT (116 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1565.3 lbs (710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 170 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 100 KW @ 6200 RPM136 HP @ 6200 RPM134 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 127 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM172 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10 gallons (37.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 148.8 in (3780 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 44.9 in (1140 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/59.1 in (1,461/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 4.1 cuFT (116 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1896 lbs (860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 196 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 118 KW @ 7100 RPM160 HP @ 7100 RPM158 BHP @ 7100 RPM
Torque: 129 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM175 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10 gallons (37.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 131.7 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 148.8 in (3780 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 44.9 in (1140 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/59.1 in (1,461/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 4.1 cuFT (116 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1668.9 lbs (757 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 7800 RPM192 HP @ 7800 RPM189 BHP @ 7800 RPM
Torque: 134 lb-ft @ 6800 RPM181 Nm @ 6800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10 gallons (37.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149.8 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 148.8 in (3780 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 44.9 in (1140 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/59.1 in (1,461/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 4.1 cuFT (116 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1896 lbs (860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164 g/km

Length3,780 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,140 mm

Wheelbase2,301 mm

Curb weight710 – 860 kg

Torque165 – 181 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.