Compare: Lotus Elise 1997 Roadster 146 Hp

General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Elise

Generation

Elise (Series 1)

Modification (Engine)

1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

End of production

2000 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

Maximum speed

213 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

146 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Torque

174 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Middle, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

K16 (18K4K)

Engine displacement

1796 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

89.3 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

Coolant

8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

770 kg

Max. weight

1010 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

210 l

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Dimensions

Length

3734 mm

Width

1701 mm

Height

1202 mm

Wheelbase

2300 mm

Front track

1440 mm

Rear (Back) track

1453 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

185/55 R16; 225/45 R16

Wheel rims size