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    Lotus Elise

    Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Lotus Elise

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

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    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

    Comfort, tech, and convenience inside

    Technology

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    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 80
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 89.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 80
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 89.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 10.6
    Capacity (L): 40
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 10.6
    Capacity (L): 40
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Not Available
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Digital Display
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Partial Digital
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Partial Digital
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120
    Maximum Power (kW): 88
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 122
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 165
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120
    Maximum Power (kW): 88
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 122
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 165
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
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    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Alternate Suspension
    Type: Sport
    Alternate Suspension
    Type: Sport
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
    Body Style
    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Body Style
    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Spoiler
    Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    Location: Front
    Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    Location: Boot/Hatch
    Spoiler
    Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    Location: Front
    Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    Location: Boot/Hatch
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Not Available
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 56.7
    Front Track (mm): 1440
    Overall Height (in): 47.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1202
    Overall Length (in): 146.7
    Overall Length (mm): 3726
    Overall Width (in): 67
    Overall Width (mm): 1701
    Rear Track (in): 57.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1453
    Wheelbase (in): 90.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 56.7
    Front Track (mm): 1440
    Overall Height (in): 47.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1202
    Overall Length (in): 146.7
    Overall Length (mm): 3726
    Overall Width (in): 67
    Overall Width (mm): 1701
    Rear Track (in): 57.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1453
    Wheelbase (in): 90.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Body Colour
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Body Colour
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Conventional
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Convertible Roof
    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    Roof Soft Type: Soft
    Convertible Roof
    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    Roof Soft Type: Soft
    Convertible Rollover Protection
    Not Available
    Convertible Rollover Protection
    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Power Windows
    Not Available
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2077
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 675
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1488
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2077
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 675
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1488
    Antenna
    Type: Fixed Mast
    Antenna
    Type: Fixed Mast
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Cigar Lighter
    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats
    Cigar Lighter
    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 2
    Courtesy Lights
    Number of Door Switches: 2
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Reading Lights
    Not Available
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Mechanical
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Mechanical
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Plastic
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Plastic
    Load Area Side Covering
    Type: Textile
    Load Area Side Covering
    Type: Textile
    Floor Covering
    Not Available
    Floor Covering
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
    Luxury Trim
    Not Available
    Luxury Trim
    Doors: Leather
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Glove Compartment
    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes
    Glove Compartment
    Not Available
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 3
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Number of Fan Speeds: 3
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Peripheral: yes
    Power Locks
    Includes Dead Bolt: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key
    Power Locks
    Includes Dead Bolt: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key
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