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Lotus Elise
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Elise |
| Year | 1998 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 13.5 litres/100 km (17.49 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Displacement | 1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 118.00 PS (87 kW or 116 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 165.43 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.0 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 80.0 x 89.4 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-60 miles | 5.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1674 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 3910 litres (1,033 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 282 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks, 282 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 705 kg (1,554.3 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3730 mm (146.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1210 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2310 mm (90.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 litres (10.57 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Aprox price as new USD | 33050 |
