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Overview
The 2012 Lotus Elise S is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2010. The Lotus Elise is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $79,990 before on-road costs.
This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 163 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Lotus claims the Elise S uses 7.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 175g of CO2. It has a 44L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 587km per full tank
The Lotus Elise measures 1117mm (44.0 inches) in height, 3785mm (149.0 inches) in length, 1719mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 965kg (2127.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise S comes standard with 175/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
107.3 - 187.36 kW/t
70 kW/t
235.19 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 8.5 L/100km
4.7 L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
518 - 698 km
496 km
1,383 km
Price
$67,990 - $84,990
$23,390
$189,135
Warranty (Years)
2 - 3 years
1 year
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
20,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
114 mm
143 mm
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Dimensions
3,785 mm
1,719 mm
1,117 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,785 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,117 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
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Explore Lotus Elise Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Supercharger
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 175
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1797
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 82.0
Engine Stroke: 88.3
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: 2zr-Fe
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 Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 38
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 13.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 587
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 365
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 10.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 40
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 48
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 16.9
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 233
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 145
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 163
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 222
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Code: C60
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
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 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 Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: Lotus
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 112
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4.0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 44.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1117
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2300
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: 1507
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1457
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.4
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 130
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.1
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
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
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
Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Hard Color: Black
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: 2126
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 965
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Tare Weight Kg: 924
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Floor Mats
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: 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 Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
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: Racing
Front Seat Driver Type: Racing
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 14484
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9000
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