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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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.50 s
0-100 mph 17.40 s
0-100 km/h 5.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.40 s @ 93.00
Standing km 26.60 s @ 182.00 km/h
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 156.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1154.5 kPa (167.4 psi)
Specific torque 91.87 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) 3726 mm
Length (inches) 146.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1701 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1148 mm
Height (inches) 45.2 in
L:W ratio 1.62
Ground clearance (milimeters) 160 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 755 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1664 lb
Weight distribuiton 39.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 40 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 185/55 VR 15
Wheels 5.5 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅ 282 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 3.94

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 1996 Lotus Elise PDF Manual
Elise picture
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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