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Overview
The 2001 Lotus Elise Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster 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 $94,990 before on-road costs.
This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 116 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 175 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 36L fuel tank
The Lotus Elise measures 1143mm (45.0 inches) in height, 3785mm (149.0 inches) in length, 1719mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2301mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 757kg (1668.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise Base comes standard with 175/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
117.72 - 153.24 kW/t
64.19 kW/t
154.14 kW/t
Boot Space
115 litres
115 litres
310 litres
Price
$79,990 - $99,990
$38,990
$99,990
Warranty (Years)
1 - 2 years
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
32,000 km - Unlimited
32,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,785 mm
1,719 mm
1,143 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,785 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,143 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm |
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Explore Lotus Elise Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1796
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 80
Engine Stroke: 89.3
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Location: mid
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 36
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 9.5
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 5.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 44
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 5.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 212
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 132
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 116
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 158
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 175
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Plastic
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 115
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4.1
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 45
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1143
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2301
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1719
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 149
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3785
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1503
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1457
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.4
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1669
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 757
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Antenna
Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
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