Base
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Lotus Elise Base (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Lotus Elise Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Elise is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $82,608 before on-road costs.
This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 98 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 165 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Lotus Elise measures 1202mm (47.3 inches) in height, 3726mm (146.7 inches) in length, 1701mm (67.0 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 675kg (1488.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise Base comes standard with 185/50 R15 front tyres and 205/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
130.37 - 149.63 kW/t
99.07 kW/t
149.63 kW/t
Price
$69,919 - $85,982
$38,795
$85,982
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,726 mm
1,701 mm
1,202 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,726 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,701 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,202 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 267 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 80
Engine Cc: 1796
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Location: mid
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 89.3
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 10.6
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 40
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Oil Temperature
Oil Temperature Type: Digital Display
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Digital Display
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 133
Power Maximum Power Kw: 98
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 122
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 165
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 56.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1440
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 47.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1202
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 146.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3726
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1701
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1453
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2300
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 942
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 2077
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 675
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1488
Antenna
Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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