| General information |
| Brand | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Generation | Elise 340 R |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.8 i 16V (180 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2000 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 sec |
| Maximum speed |
210 km/h
130.49 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.7 kg/Hp, 272.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 259.1 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 180 Hp @ 7800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 100.2 Hp/l |
| Torque |
171 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
126.12 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | K16 (18K4FL70) |
| 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 | 11.5 |
| 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 |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
660 kg
1455.05 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
40 l
10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3620 mm
142.52 in. |
| Width |
1702 mm
67.01 in. |
| Height |
1123 mm
44.21 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2300 mm
90.55 in. |
| Front track |
1488 mm
58.58 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1470 mm
57.87 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/50 R15; 225/45 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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