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    Lotus Elise

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Lotus Elise
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    Base

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

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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
    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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