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    Lotus Elise

    Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Lotus Elise
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    Base

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80

    Engine (cc): 1796

    Compression Ratio: 10.5

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine (L): 1.8

    Engine Location: mid

    Number of Cylinders: 4

    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Orientation: Transverse

    Stroke Engine: 89.3

    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80

    Engine (cc): 1796

    Compression Ratio: 10.5

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine (L): 1.8

    Engine Location: mid

    Number of Cylinders: 4

    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Orientation: Transverse

    Stroke Engine: 89.3

    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 10.6

    Capacity (L): 40

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 10.6

    Capacity (L): 40

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Gauge

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Oil Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Oil Temperature
    Not Available
    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Partial Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.9

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202

    Maximum Speed (mph): 126

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202

    Maximum Speed (mph): 126

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120

    Maximum Power (kW): 88

    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 122

    Maximum Torque (Nm): 165

    Measurement Standard: DIN

    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500

    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120

    Maximum Power (kW): 88

    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 122

    Maximum Torque (Nm): 165

    Measurement Standard: DIN

    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500

    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5

    Type: Manual

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5

    Type: Manual

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    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes

    Sports Steering Wheel: yes

    Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel

    Sports Steering Wheel: yes

    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front

    Front Spring Type: Coil

    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Front Type: Wishbone

    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Location: Rear

    Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Rear Type: Wishbone

    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension

    Location: Front

    Front Spring Type: Coil

    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Front Type: Wishbone

    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Location: Rear

    Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Rear Type: Wishbone

    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front

    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55

    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50

    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Tires

    Location: Front

    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55

    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50

    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front

    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15

    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Location: Rear

    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16

    Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Wheels

    Location: Front

    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15

    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Location: Rear

    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16

    Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible

    Local Body Type: Convertible

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible

    Local Body Type: Convertible

    Spoiler

    Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour

    Location: Front

    Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Spoiler

    Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour

    Location: Front

    Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted

    Location: Front

    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted

    Location: Rear

    Bumpers
    Not Available
    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0

    Rear Seat Down (L): 0

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0

    Rear Seat Down (L): 0

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 56.7

    Front Track (mm): 1440

    Overall Height (in): 47.3

    Overall Height (mm): 1202

    Overall Length (in): 146.7

    Overall Length (mm): 3726

    Overall Width (in): 67

    Overall Width (mm): 1701

    Rear Track (in): 57.2

    Rear Track (mm): 1453

    Wheelbase (in): 90.6

    Wheelbase (mm): 2300

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 56.7

    Front Track (mm): 1440

    Overall Height (in): 47.3

    Overall Height (mm): 1202

    Overall Length (in): 146.7

    Overall Length (mm): 3726

    Overall Width (in): 67

    Overall Width (mm): 1701

    Rear Track (in): 57.2

    Rear Track (mm): 1453

    Wheelbase (in): 90.6

    Wheelbase (mm): 2300

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Concealed: yes

    Configuration: Twin

    Lens Type: Conventional

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Configuration: Single

    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Roof

    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes

    Roof Soft Operation: Manual

    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft

    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Convertible Roof

    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes

    Roof Soft Operation: Manual

    Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft

    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Convertible Rollover Protection
    Not Available
    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted

    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted

    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger

    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger

    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes

    Power Windows
    Not Available
    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver

    Location: Passenger

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver

    Location: Passenger

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942

    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2077

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 675

    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1488

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942

    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2077

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 675

    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1488

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes

    In-Dash CD: yes

    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System Type: Stereo

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes

    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes

    Location: Front Seats

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Reading Lights
    Not Available
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Plastic

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Plastic

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Floor Covering
    Not Available
    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Luxury Trim
    Not Available
    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Leather

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel

    Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Driver Type: 3-Point

    Passenger Operation: Reel

    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel

    Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Driver Type: 3-Point

    Passenger Operation: Reel

    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Front Seats Number: 2

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes

    Location: Driver

    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes

    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Location: Passenger

    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes

    Location: Driver

    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports

    Location: Passenger

    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather

    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Console

    Location: Dashboard

    Dashboard Storage: Open

    Dashboard Type: Full

    Console

    Location: Dashboard

    Dashboard Storage: Open

    Dashboard Type: Full

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Lockable: yes

    Glove Compartment
    Not Available
    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 3

    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 3

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes

    Peripheral: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Dead Bolt: yes

    Internal Switch: yes

    Operation: key

    Power Locks

    Includes Dead Bolt: yes

    Internal Switch: yes

    Operation: key

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