Lotus Elise (1996-2000) |
Country
|
UK
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
125
|
0-30 mph
|
1.8
|
0-60 mph
|
5.7
|
0-100 mph
|
17.8
|
1/4 mile
|
14.4
|
0-1 km
|
26.6
|
30-70
|
5.8
|
BHP
|
118 @5500rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
122 @3000rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
163
|
MPG UK/US
|
39/32
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1796/110
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.5:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
2
|
Length (in)
|
146.7
|
Width (in)
|
67
|
Height (in)
|
45.2
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1590
|
Additional Info: The 111S has 143bhp and gets to 60 in 5.4 secs, the Sport 135 with 135-145bhp gets to 60 in 5.3 secs, the Sport 160 with 150-160bhp gets to 60 in 5.1 secs, the Sport 190 with 188bhp, gets to 60 in 4.4 secs and to 100 in 10.7 secs. The Type 49 was a 2 tone racing colour combination. Type 72 were LHD black and gold Elises (JPS). Type 79 were RHD versions of the Type 72. A green anniversary model was also available, along with a blue millenium model. |