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1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)

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Key specs

Lotus Elise Roadster 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

What is the body type, Lotus Elise (Series 1)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1997 Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?213 km/h | 132.35 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.38 sec
How much power, Lotus Elise Roadster 1997 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?146 Hp, 174 Nm
128.34 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Lotus Elise Roadster 1997 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?1.8 l
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1997 Lotus 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1997 Lotus Elise Roadster?3734 mm
147.01 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1997 Lotus Elise Roadster?1701 mm
66.97 in.
What is the curb weight, 1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?770 kg
1697.56 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?1010 kg
2226.67 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1997 Lotus Elise Roadster?210 l
7.42 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1997 Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandLotus
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
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 mpg
29.43 UK mpg
10.42 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg
47.88 UK mpg
16.95 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.38 sec
Maximum speed 213 km/h 132.35 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. 128.34 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code K16 (18K4K)
Engine displacement 1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration 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 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 770 kg 1697.56 lbs.
Max. weight 1010 kg 2226.67 lbs.
Max load 240 kg 529.11 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 210 l 7.42 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/55 R16; 225/45 R16
Wheel rims size16