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US Lotus Elise Specs
US Lotus Elise
All specifications are preliminary until the vehicle is released. Information should be treated as a 'best guess' and could change based updates from Lotus.
General Specifications
Price $46,270 MSRP (destination + $795)
Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles
Rust-through 8 years / unlimited miles
Curb Weight 1,984 lbs.
Weight Distribution F/R 40/60
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gals
Wheel Base 90.6 in.
Track Front: 57.3 in. Rear: 59.3 in.
Length 149.0 in
Width 67.7 in
Height 43.9 in
Ground Clearance 5.0 in
Production first year ~2000 units
Performance (Estimated)
0-60 mph time 4.9 seconds
0-100mph time 12.6 seconds
Quarter mile time 13.1 seconds
Top Speed 150 mph
Lateral Grip 1.0 G
Speed 700-ft slalom 71 mph
Braking distance 60-0 mph 105 feet
Braking distance 80-0 mph 188 feet
Fuel Economy 21 mpg City 27 mpg Hwy
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine 2ZZ-GE dohc 16V inline-4
Bore x Stroke 82.0 x 85.1 mm
Engine Size 1796 cc
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Horsepower 189 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque 133 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Engine Redline 8300 rpm
Fuel Delivery Electronic Sequential Port
Fuel 91 octane
Transmission 6-speed manual
1st 3.12:1
2nd 2.05:1
3rd 1.48:1
4th 1.17:1
5th .92:1
6th .82:1
Final Drive 4.53:1
Engine rpm @ 60mph 3000
Layout: Mid Engine / Rear Drive
Wheels: 16 x 5 1/2 F / 17 x 7 1/2 R
Tires: Yokohama; 175/50R-16 F 225/45R-17 R
Steering Type: Rack & Pinion
Brake System: f&r 11.1-in. drilled & vented discs,
with ABS
Suspension: Front-upper & lower A-arms, tube shocks, coil
springs, anti-roll bar / Rear-upper & lower A-arms,
tube shocks, coil springs
Head Room: 36.5 in
Seat Width: 2 x 13.5 in
Leg Room: 42.5 in
Seatback adjustment: fixed
Seat travel: 6.0 in
Interior Noise: Neutral 58dBA / 1st 91 dBA / 50mph 80 dBA / 70mph 82dBA
Half Leather Seats w/ Cloth Inserts
Radio and CD Player: Blaupunkt
CD52
Starter Button
Black Soft Top
Driver and Passenger Airbag
Central Locking
Alarm System with Immobilizer
Air Conditioning
Interior colors are suggested by Lotus, you may choose any color combination as long as you have purchased the corresponding trim package.
Full Leather & Carpet
Stereo Upgrade: Blaupunkt
LA MP72
Added Sound Deadening
Electric Windows
Interior Stowage Net
Insulated Soft Top
Sports
MSRP $2,480 (300 units estimated in first year)
Light Weight Alloy Wheels:
Front: 6.5" x 16" / Rear: 7.5 "x 17"
Sport Tuned Suspension with the ability to adjust ride height
Yokohama A048R Tires
Front: 195/50/16 / Rear: 225/45/17
"Stickier" sport tires and lighter wheels reduce 0
to 60 times by 0.2 seconds
Hard top (body color) - ($1,475)
Sports Exhaust
Alloy Door Sill Covers
Driving Lights
High Intensity Bulbs
Paint Protection
Options Currently Unavailable
Limited Slip Differential (Available soon )
Full Alcantara Interior
Light Weight Package (Radio/AC delete)
OZ Wheels
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