| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Generation | Elise (Series 1) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1995 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg 29.4 UK mpg 10.4 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 5.7 l/100 km 41.3 US mpg 49.6 UK mpg 17.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 5.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph | 5.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 202 km/h 125.52 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.1 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 120 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 66.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 165 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | K16 (18K4F) |
| Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 89.3 mm 3.52 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 690 kg 1521.19 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 940 kg 2072.35 lbs. |
| Max load | 250 kg 551.16 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 210 l 7.42 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 36 l 9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3726 mm 146.69 in. |
| Width | 1701 mm 66.97 in. |
| Height | 1202 mm 47.32 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2300 mm 90.55 in. |
| Front track | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1453 mm 57.2 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/55 R16; 205/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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