2011 Lotus Elise SC Pricing and Spec

Overview
The 2011 Lotus Elise SC 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 162 kW of power (at 8000 rpm) and 212 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Lotus claims the Elise SC uses 8.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 199g of CO2. It has a 44L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 518km 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 870kg (1918.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise SC 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
Compressor
Compressor: Supercharger
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 199
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1796
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 80.0
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 Engine Code: 2zz-Ge
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 44
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.6
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.7
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 11.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 518
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 322
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 11.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 37
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 8.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 15.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 233
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 145
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 162
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 220
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 212
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
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 Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
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: 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: Lotus
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps 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: 45.0
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: 149.0
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
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: red
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
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1918
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 870
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Floor Mats
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
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 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
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: Suede
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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