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Lotus Elise SC Hertz

General information

ModelLotus Elise SC Hertz
Year2010
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.31 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power222.00 PS (163 kW or 219 HP) at 8000 Rev. per min.
Max torque212.00 Nm (21.6 kgf-m or 156.4 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed233.0 km/h (144.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.6 seconds
0-60 miles4.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2337 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4510 litres (1,192 gallons)
Optional cargo space115 litres (30 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion.
Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution

Dimensions and weight

Weight950 kg (2,094.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1166 kg (2,570.6 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity32.0 litres (8.45 gallons)
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