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Lotus Elise Convertible

General information

ModelLotus Elise Convertible
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1803 ccm (110.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1803 ccm (110.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power193.00 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Max torque187.13 Nm (19.1 kgf-m or 138.0 ft.lbs) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke82.1 x 85.0 mm (3.2 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2154 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space4510 litres (1,192 gallons)
Cargo space113 litres (30 gallons)
Optional cargo space112 litres (30 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsOptional antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight896 kg (1,975.3 pounds)
Max weight with load900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new USD43030
CO2 emissions208.0 g/km
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