2012 Lotus Elise Specifications

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The 2012 Lotus Elise is available in 5 variant s. There are 1 powertrain options coupled to 1 transmission options. The Elise is available with Rear and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Brand Name: Alpine
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Roadster
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Platform Code: Lotus
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.16
Convenience
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 112
- Front Track (mm): 1457
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
- Overall Height (mm): 1117
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
- Overall Width (mm): 1719
- Rear Track (mm): 1507
- Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 80.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 149
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Engine Code: 1zr-fae
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 78.5
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Red
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Roof
- Convertible Roof Hard Colour: Black
- Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window
- Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
- Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
- Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Transmission Code: Ec60
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 876
- Tare Weight (kg): 851
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Engine

Supercharger

Bodytype

Convertible

Drivetrain

Rear

Transmission

Manual

Base

Adds to S:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.05
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
Transmission
- Transmission Code: C60
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 917
- Tare Weight (kg): 876

Removes from S:

Audio
- System Brand Name: Alpine
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.16
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Transmission
- Transmission Code: Ec60
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 876
- Tare Weight (kg): 851
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Bodytype

Convertible

Drivetrain

Rear

Transmission

Manual

Club Racer

Adds to Base:

Body exterior
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.37
Dimensions
- Overall Length (mm): 3824
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 635
Safety
- Number Of Airbags: 2
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Ec60
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 852
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.05
Dimensions
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
Transmission
- Transmission Code: C60
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 917
- Tare Weight (kg): 876

Bodytype

Convertible

Drivetrain

Rear

Transmission

Manual

Adds to Club Racer:

Audio
- System Brand Name: Alpine
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 187.36
Dimensions
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
- Rear Track (mm): 1506
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 80.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 199
- Compressor: Supercharger
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1796
- Engine Code: 2zz-ge
- Stroke Engine: 89.3
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 518
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 222
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
Transmission
- Transmission Code: C64
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 870
- Tare Weight (kg): 845
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0

Removes from Club Racer:

Body exterior
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.37
Dimensions
- Overall Length (mm): 3824
- Rear Track (mm): 1507
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 80.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 149
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Engine Code: 1zr-fae
- Stroke Engine: 78.5
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 635
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Number Of Airbags: 2
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Ec60
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 852
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5

Engine

Supercharger

Bodytype

Convertible

Drivetrain

Rear

Transmission

Manual

S Club Racer

Adds to SC:

Body exterior
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 179.2
Dimensions
- Overall Length (mm): 3824
- Rear Track (mm): 1507
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 82.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 175
- Engine (cc): 1797
- Engine Code: 2zr-fe
- Stroke Engine: 88.3
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 533
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 220
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 162
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Number Of Airbags: 2
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Ec60
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 904
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5

Removes from SC:

Audio
- System Brand Name: Alpine
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 187.36
Dimensions
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
- Rear Track (mm): 1506
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 80.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 199
- Engine (cc): 1796
- Engine Code: 2zz-ge
- Stroke Engine: 89.3
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 518
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 222
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Roof
- Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
- Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
- Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
Transmission
- Transmission Code: C64
Warranty
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 870
- Tare Weight (kg): 845
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0