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Lotus Elise

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 89.30 mm 3.15 in × 3.52 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.80 s
0-100 mph 17.60 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.60 s @ 93.00
Standing km 27.00 s @ 182.00 km/h
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions 168.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 158.73 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1175.5 kPa (170.5 psi)
Specific torque 93.54 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 449 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2300 mm
wheelbase 90.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3785 mm
Length (inches) 149 in
Width (milimeters) 1719 mm
Width (inches) 67.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1143 mm
Height (inches) 45 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 756 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1667 lb
Weight distribuiton 38.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 38 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.4 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres Bridgestone 175/55 R 16 V
Wheels 5.5 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 282 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.20

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 Lotus Elise PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2000

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