Compare: Lotus Elise 2012 Roadster 220 Hp

General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Elise

Generation

Elise (Series 3)

Modification (Engine)

Cup R 1.8 (220 Hp)

Start of production

2012

End of production

2015

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

3.8 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

4.1 kg/Hp, 244.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.6 kg/Nm, 277.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

220 Hp @ 6800 rpm.

Torque

250 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

Engine layout

Middle, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

2ZR-FE

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Supercharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC - dual VVT-i

Engine oil capacity

4.8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

900 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Dimensions

Length

3824 mm

Width

1719 mm

Height

1117 mm

Wheelbase

2300 mm

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 and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/55 ZR16; 225/45 ZR17

Wheel rim size

16; 17