Lotus Top Speed

Elise (series 1)

202.00 km/h

or 125.52 mp/h

General information
BrandLotus
Model Elise
Generation Elise (Series 1)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp)
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
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)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.8 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h 125.52 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 120 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 66.8 Hp/l
Torque 165 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code K16 (18K4F)
Engine displacement 1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 89.3 mm 3.52 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
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
Space, Volume and weights
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
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
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/55 R16; 205/50 R16
Wheel rims size16