Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg
146 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
81.3 Hp/l
213 km/h 132.35 mph
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
4, Inline
Front wheel drive,
3734 mm
147.01 in.
1701 mm
66.97 in.
770 kg
1697.56 lbs.
| Brand | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | Elise (Roadster) |
| Version | Elise (Series 1) |
| Engine version | 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1997 |
| Year production end | 2000 |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Horsepower RPM | 146 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 5.4 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
770 kg1697.56 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
3734 mm147.01 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/h 132.35 mph |
| Designation model | K16 (18K4K) |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
1796 cm3109.6 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 146 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 81.3 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
5.3 kg/Hp189.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 4.4 kg/Nm, 226 Nm/tonne
4.4 kg/Nm226 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
174 Nm @ 4500 rpm.128.34 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
80 mm3.15 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
89.3 mm3.52 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
4.5 l4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
8 l8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Front wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 185/55 R16; 225/45 R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 16 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
210 l7.42 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
3734 mm147.01 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1701 mm66.97 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1202 mm47.32 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2300 mm90.55 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1440 mm56.69 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1453 mm57.2 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
770 kg1697.56 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1010 kg2226.67 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
240 kg529.11 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
40 l10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
9.6 l/100 km24.5 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
5.9 l/100 km39.87 US mpg |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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