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Lotus Elise 1.8

General information

ModelLotus Elise 1.8
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 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
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power143.00 PS (105 kW or 141 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque179 Nm (18.3 kgf-m or 132.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke80.0 x 89.3 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2000 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3950 litres (1,044 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight715 kg (1,576.3 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1150 mm (45.3 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity38.0 litres (10.04 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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