Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) /Roadster 1997 - 2000/

What is the body type of Lotus Elise (Series 1)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1997 Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

213 km/h | 132 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.38 sec

What is the power output of Lotus Elise Roadster 1997 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

146 Hp, 174 Nm
128 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Lotus Elise Roadster 1997 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

1.8 l
1796 cm³
109.6 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Lotus 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Lotus Elise (Series 1) Roadster 1997 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1997 Lotus Elise Roadster?

3734 mm
147.01 in.

What is the width of 1997 Lotus Elise Roadster?

1701 mm
66.97 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

770 kg
1698 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

1010 kg
2227 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Lotus Elise Roadster?

210 l
7.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Elise

Generation

Elise (Series 1)

Modification (Engine)

1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)

Start of production

1997

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.9 l/100 km 39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.38 sec

Maximum speed

213 km/h 132 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.3 kg/Hp, 189.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 226 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

146 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Power per litre

81.3 Hp/l

Torque

174 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 128 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Middle, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

K16 (18K4K)

Engine displacement

1796 cm³ 109.6 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

89.3 mm 3.52 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

770 kg 1698 lbs.

Max. weight

1010 kg 2227 lbs.

Max load

240 kg 529 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l 7.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3734 mm 147.01 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 front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

185/55 R16; 225/45 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/