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Sport R
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD
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$90,000â€
Lotus Elise Sport R (2000) price & specs
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Overview
The 2000 Lotus Elise Sport R is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster 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 $90,000 before on-road costs.
This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 101 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 165 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 40L fuel tank
It has a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
130.37 - 149.63 kW/t
91.83 kW/t
182.32 kW/t
Price
$73,000 - $94,013
$38,500
$130,171
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
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 |
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Explore Lotus Elise Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
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
Stroke Engine: 89.3
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Capacity (L): 40
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Oil Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.1
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 137
Maximum Power (kW): 101
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
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
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
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Roadster
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Location: Front
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Toned
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
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
Hard Operation: Removable
Roof Hard Type: Hard
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
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
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
Antenna
Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy
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
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Power Locks
Operation: key
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