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Lotus Elise

2010 – 2021 United Kingdom

With production running from 2010 to 2021, the Lotus Elise stayed on sale for 11 years. Its petrol engines range from 134 to 217 hp across 3 variants. The fastest version needs 4.6 s to reach 100 km/h. The lightest version weighs only 870 kg.

Lotus Elise
Body styleNot specified
Production2010 – 2021
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power134 – 217 hp
0–100 km/h4.6 – 6.5 s
Top speed204 – 241 km/h
Fuel economy6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L S 6MT RWD (134 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 134 hp 6.5 s 204 6-speed manual
1.8L R 6MT RWD (192 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 192 hp 5.4 s 241 6-speed manual
1.8L SC 6AT RWD (217 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 217 hp 4.6 s 233 6-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 6800 RPM134 HP @ 6800 RPM134 BHP @ 6800 RPM
Torque
118 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM160 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged multipoint injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/55 R16 front and 225/45 R17 rear

Dimensions

Length
149 in (3785 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
44 in (1118 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
3.9 cuFT (110 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
1918 lbs (870 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2571 lbs (1166 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
149 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
Turbocharged multipoint injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
150 mph (241 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
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/55 R16 front and 225/45 R17 rear

Dimensions

Length
149 in (3785 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
44 in (1118 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
3.9 cuFT (110 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
1918 lbs (870 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2571 lbs (1166 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
163 KW @ 8000 RPM217 HP @ 8000 RPM219 BHP @ 8000 RPM
Torque
156 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM212 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged multipoint injection
Fuel
Gasoline

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 automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175/55 R16 front and 225/45 R17 rear

Dimensions

Length
149 in (3785 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
44 in (1118 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
3.9 cuFT (110 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
1918 lbs (870 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2571 lbs (1166 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km
Length3,785 mm
Width1,720 mm
Height1,118 mm
Wheelbase2,299 mm
Curb weight870 kg
Torque160 – 212 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.