Lotus Elise

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Lotus Elise Specification:
Body
Closed mould lightweight composite body panels, with detachable front and rear 'clamshells', facilitate balanced aerodynamic downforce, increasing cornering grip and high speed stability.

Chassis
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with integral steel rollover structure and lightweight steel rear subframe.

Suspension
Double wishbone with coil springs over gas pressurised monotube Bilstein dampers front and rear.

Steering
Rigidly mounted rack and pinion steering.
2.8 wheel turns lock to lock.

Brakes
282mm-diameter cast iron ventilated discs, non-servo split hydraulic system, including unique Lotus/AP Racing opposed piston aluminium front calipers.

Wheels/Tyres
Lotus designed lightweight 6-spoke, aluminium alloy wheels
Front: 5.5" x 16" wheels with Lotus developed Bridgestone V rated
175/55 R16 tyres
Rear: 7.5" x 17" wheels with Lotus developed Bridgestone V rated 225/45 R17 tyres

Instrumentation
Electronic Stack Instruments unit with analogue display comprising
re-calibrated Speedometer and Tachometer with multifunction LCD incorporating re-calibrated fuel gauge, temperature read out, rev limiter warning lamp, engine diagnostics warning lamp and seat belt warning.

Interior
2 Seats. Fore / aft adjustable driver's seat (passenger seat fixed in rearmost position.) 'Soft touch' sill and facia covers integrated into dashboard surround.

Lighting
Integral headlights with optional aerodynamic faired lens cover.

Engine
K Series : Transverse mid engine
4 cylinders in line, 1796cc
All aluminium lightweight construction
Double overhead camshaft: 16 valves
Multi-point sequential fuel injection
Maximum output: 122PS / 120bhp @ 5,500r/min*
Maximum torque: 168Nm / 124 lb.ft between 3,500 - 4,500r/min*

Engine management
Lotus K4 engine controller

Emission control
Three-way catalytic converter
Active on-board diagnostics - Euro III emissions compliant

Transmission
5-speed transaxle driving rear wheels.
Close ratio gears fitted as standard equipment.

Ratios:
First 2.923
Second 1.750
Third 1.307
Fourth 1.033
Fifth 0.848
Reverse 3.000
Final drive 4.200

Performance:
Maximum speed 125 mph (200 km/h)*
0 - 62 mph (100km/h) 5.7 seconds*
0 - 100 mph (160km/h) 17.2 seconds*

Fuel Consumption:
(litres/100km) (mpg)
Urban 9.42 30
Extra Urban 6.14 46
Combined 7.33 38.5
Fuel requirement 95 RON ULG minimum

Dimensions:
Wheel base 2300 mm
Front track 1457 mm
Rear track 1503 mm
Overall length 3785 mm
Overall width 1719 mm
(excluding door mirrors)
Overall height 1143 mm

Weight:
Dry weight 710 Kg*
Kerb weight 756 Kg*
(including full tank of fuel at 30kg)

Weight distribution:
38% front 62% rear

Luggage compartment capacity:
115 litres

Fuel tank capacity:
38 litres (8.3 gallons)

Warranty:
2 year warranty plus 1 year AA cover and an 8-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Options:
Standard Version
Race Tech package
Sports Tourer package