| Body: |
Closed
mould lightweight composite body panels, with detachable front
and rear clamshells', facilitate balanced aerodynamic downforce,
increasing cornering grip and high speed stability. |
| Chassis: |
Lotus
designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy
extrusions with integral steel rollover structure and lightweight
steel rear subframe. |
| Suspension: |
Double
wishbone with coil springs over gas pressurised monotube Bilstein
dampers front and rear. |
| Steering: |
Rigidly
mounted rack and pinion steering.
2.8
wheel turns lock to lock. |
| Brakes: |
282mm-diameter
cast iron ventilated discs, non-servo split hydraulic system,
including unique Lotus! AP Racing opposed piston aluminium
front calipers |
| Wheels
/ Tyres: |
Lotus
designed lightweight 6-spoke, aluminium alloy wheels
Front:
5.5 x 16 wheels with Lotus developed Bridgestone V rated
175/55
Rl6tyres
Rear:
7.5 x 17 wheels with Lotus developed Bridgestone V rated
225/45
Rl7tyres |
| Instrumentation: |
Electronic
Stack Instruments unit with analogue display comprising re-calibrated
Speedometer and Tachometer with multifunction LCD incorporating
re-calibrated fuel gauge, temperature read out, rev limiter
warning lamp, engine diagnostics warning lamp and seat belt
warning. |
| Interior: |
2
Seats. Fore / aft adjustable driver's seat (passenger seat
fixed in rearmost position.)
Soft
touch' sill and facia covers integrated into dashboard surround. |
| Lighting: |
Integral
headlights with optional aerodynamic faired lens cover. |
| Engine: |
K
Series : Transverse mid engine
4
cylinders in line, 1796cc
All
aluminium lightweight construction
Double
overhead camshaft: 16 valves
Multi-point
sequential fuel injection |
| Maximum
output: |
122PS!
120bhp @ 5,500r!min* |
| Maximum
torque: |
1
68Nm / 124 lb.ft between 3,500- 4,500r/min* |
Engine
management: |
Lotus
K4 engine controller |
| Emission
control: |
Three-way
catalytic converter
Active
on-board diagnostics - Euro III emissions compliant |
| Transmission: |
5-speed
transaxle driving rear wheels.
Close
ratio gears fitted as standard equipment.
Ratios
:
First
- 2.923
Second
- 1.750
Third
- 1.307
Fourth
- 1.033
Fifth
- 0.848
Reverse
- 3.000
Final
drive - 4.200 |
| Performance: |
Maximum
speed
0-62mph
(100km/h)
0-100mph
(160km/h) |
125
mph (200 km!h)*
5.7
seconds*
17.2
seconds* |
|
| Fuel
Consumption: |
Urban
Extra
Urban
Combined
Fuel
requirement |
(litres/i
00km)
9.42
6.14
7.33
95
RON ULG minimum |
(mpg)
30
46
38.5 |
|
| Dimensions: |
Wheel
base
Front
track
Rear
track
Overall
length
Overall
width
Overall
height |
2300
mm
1457
mm
1503
mm
3785mm
1719mm
(excluding door mirrors)
1143mm |
|
| Weight: |
Dry
weight
Kerb
weight
Weight
distribution
Luggage
compartment
capacity:
Fuel
tank capacity: |
710
Kg*
756
Kg* (incl. full tank of fuel at 30kg)
38%
front 62% rear
115
litres
38
litres (8.3 gallons)
|
|
| Warranty: |
1
year/12,000 mile warranty plus 1 year AA cover and an 8-year
anti-corrosion warranty. |
| Equipment: |
Engine
immobiliser, aluminium gear knob and window winders, cloth
soft-top, Lotus designed lightweight 6-spoke aluminium wheels
and leather trimmed steering wheel. |
| Options: |
Race
Tech and Sports Touring packs, as well as the following available
individually:
cross-drilled
brakes, metallic paint, 6-spoke black wheels, luggage rack,
tyre inflator, passenger footrest, interior trim in leather
or alcantara, leather or alcantara seats, brushed! polished
aluminium handbrake sleeves, knobs and winders, luggage
bag, lightweight footwell divider, full leather or alcantara
steering wheel, anti-theft system, front auxiliary lights,
radio fitting kit and 2 or 4-speaker system and head unit.
|
Lotus
Elise
