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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,796cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 189 at 7,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 133 at 6,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Redline: 8,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 / 27
Available with: Lotus Elise
 
Type:
1,796cc Inline-4 supercharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 218 at 8,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 156 at 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 20 / 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
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Mid-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
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
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
1,984 (Lotus Elise)
2,006 (Lotus Elise SC)
Weight distribution: 38 / 62
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 10.6
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion
Turning Circle [ft.]
32.8
 
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
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.41
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
2
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
36.5
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
4.1