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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Lotus Elise Base (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Lotus Elise Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Elise is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $82,608 before on-road costs.
This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 98 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 165 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Lotus Elise measures 1202mm (47.3 inches) in height, 3726mm (146.7 inches) in length, 1701mm (67.0 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 675kg (1488.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise Base comes standard with 185/50 R15 front tyres and 205/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
130.37 - 149.63 kW/t
99.07 kW/t
149.63 kW/t
Price
$69,919 - $85,982
$38,795
$85,982
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,726 mm
1,701 mm
1,202 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,726 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,701 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,202 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 267 mm |
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Explore Lotus Elise Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
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
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 10.6
Capacity (L): 40
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Water Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
Maximum Power (kW): 98
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
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Type: Leather Covered
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
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
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Boot/Hatch
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
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Roof Soft Type: Soft
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
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
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
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Door Panel Trim
Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
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
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 Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 2
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 3
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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