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    Lotus Elise Base (2001) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2001 Lotus Elise Base 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 $91,990 before on-road costs.

    This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 89 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 168 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 38L fuel tank

    The Lotus Elise measures 1143mm (45.0 inches) in height, 3785mm (149.0 inches) in length, 1719mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 756kg (1666.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise Base comes standard with 175/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    117.72 - 153.24 kW/t
    64.19 kW/t
    154.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    310 litres
    Price
    $79,990 - $99,990
    $38,990
    $99,990
    Warranty (Years)
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    32,000 km - Unlimited
    32,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    3,785 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,143 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,785 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,143 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm

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

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    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
    Main Capacity (L): 38
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 201
    Maximum Speed (mph): 125

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120
    Maximum Power (kW): 89
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 168
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500

    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 Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    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: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Roadster

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Plastic

    Spoiler

    Location: Front

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.1
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 115

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 57.4
    Front Track (mm): 1457
    Overall Height (in): 45
    Overall Height (mm): 1143
    Overall Length (in): 149
    Overall Length (mm): 3785
    Overall Width (in): 67.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1719
    Rear Track (in): 59.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1503
    Wheelbase (in): 90.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2300

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    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 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
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 756
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1667

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2
    Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Doors: Suede
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Suede

    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 Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Suede
    Hard Plastic Shell: yes
    Main Seat Material: Suede

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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