Lotus Elise R (2006) price & specs
Overview
The 2006 Lotus Elise R 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 141 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 181 Nm of torque (at 6800 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Lotus claims the Elise R uses 8.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 208g of CO2. It has a 44L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 500km per full 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 860kg (1896.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise R comes standard with 175/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| 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
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 208
Engine
Engine Bore: 80
Engine Cc: 1796
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: 2zz-Ge
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Location: mid
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 89.3
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.6
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 44
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 241
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 150
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 192
Power Maximum Power Kw: 141
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 181
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Roadster
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Plastic
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 115
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1457
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 45
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1143
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 149
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3785
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1719
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1503
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2301
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
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 Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
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
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 860
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1896
Antenna
Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
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 Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
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