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Lotus Elise

General information

ModelLotus Elise
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating65 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, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.57 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, transverse
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 torque174.00 Nm (17.7 kgf-m or 128.3 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)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1554 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Cargo space112 litres (30 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsOptional antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight785 kg (1,730.6 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
Aprox price as new EUR27934
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