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Lotus Elise

General information

ModelLotus Elise
Year1999
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving13.3 litres/100 km (17.69 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power120.00 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.43 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.0 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 89.4 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1702 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3910 litres (1,033 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 282 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight708 kg (1,560.9 pounds)
Overall length3730 mm (146.9 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD33050
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