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Lotus Elise
2008 – 2010
United Kingdom
Lotus built the Elise for only a short time, between 2008 and 2010. Its petrol engines range from 121 to 218 hp across 4 variants. The fastest version needs 4.6 s to reach 100 km/h. The lightest version weighs only 756 kg. Against its predecessor (2001 – 2007), peak power rose from 192 to 218 hp, and minimum weight went up by 46 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2010
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power121 – 218 hp
0–100 km/h4.6 – 6.1 s
Top speed200 – 233 km/h
Fuel economy7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (122 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 121 hp | 5.7 s | 200 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L S 5MT RWD (136 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 136 hp | 6.1 s | 208 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L R 6MT RWD (192 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 5.4 s | 222 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.8L SC 6MT RWD (218 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 4.6 s | 233 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 89 KW @ 5600 RPM121 HP @ 5600 RPM119 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 124 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM168 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 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
- 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 43.9 in (1115 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.41
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1667 lbs (756 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2072 lbs (940 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
- 1794 cm3 (109 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
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 43.9 in (1115 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.41
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1896 lbs (860 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2447 lbs (1110 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 179 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 141 KW @ 7800 RPM192 HP @ 7800 RPM189 BHP @ 7800 RPM
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft @ 6800 RPM180 Nm @ 6800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138 mph (222 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 43.9 in (1115 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.41
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1896 lbs (860 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2447 lbs (1110 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 196 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 160 KW @ 8000 RPM218 HP @ 8000 RPM215 BHP @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 156 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM212 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Supercharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 145 mph (233 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 43.9 in (1115 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.41
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1918 lbs (870 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2469 lbs (1120 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 199 g/km
Length3,785 mm
Width1,717 mm
Height1,115 mm
Wheelbase2,299 mm
Curb weight756 – 870 kg
Torque168 – 212 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
