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Lotus Elise

General information

ModelLotus Elise
Year2004
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.3 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
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power122.00 PS (90 kW or 120 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque172.00 Nm (17.5 kgf-m or 126.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 89.3 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

Power/weight ratio0.1627 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

Weight750 kg (1,653.5 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 capacity31.0 litres (8.19 gallons)
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