| General information |
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| Brand | Lotus |
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| Model | Elise |
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| Generation | Elise (Series 1) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1995 year |
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| End of production | 2000 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg29.43 UK mpg10.42 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
5.7 l/100 km
41.27 US mpg49.56 UK mpg17.54 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
202 km/h
125.52 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 120 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 66.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
165 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
121.7 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Middle, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | K16 (18K4F) |
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| Engine displacement |
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
89.3 mm
3.52 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
690 kg
1521.19 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
940 kg
2072.35 lbs. |
| Max load |
250 kg
551.16 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
210 l
7.42 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
36 l
9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3726 mm
146.69 in. |
| Width |
1701 mm
66.97 in. |
| Height |
1202 mm
47.32 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2300 mm
90.55 in. |
| Front track |
1440 mm
56.69 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1453 mm
57.2 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 185/55 R16; 205/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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