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2009 Lotus Elise Targa
MSRP: from $46,270
 
Layout:
mid-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 1,984 (Lotus Elise)
2,006 (Lotus Elise SC)
Weight distribution: 38 / 62
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 10.6
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion
Turning Circle [ft.]: 32.8
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.1 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented and cross-drilled discs
Rear: 11.1 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented and cross-drilled discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVTL-i
Displacement: 1,796
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 189 at 7,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 133 at 6,800
Redline: 8,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 21
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27
Available with: Lotus Elise
 
Type: Inline-4 supercharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVTL-i
Displacement: 1,796
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 218 at 8,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 156 at 5,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26
Available with: Lotus Elise SC
 
Transmission:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.12, 2.05, 1.48, 1.17, 0.92, 0.82
Final Drive: 4.53
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 149.0
Width [in.]: 67.7
Height [in.]: 45.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 90.6
Front Track [in.]: 57.4
Rear Track [in.]: 59.3
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 36.5
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 4.1
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 4.7 (Lotus Elise)
4.4 (Lotus Elise SC)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 12.9 (Lotus Elise)
10.7 (Lotus Elise SC)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 13.4 (Lotus Elise)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 150
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 105