Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 9.6 l/100 km | 24.5 mpg US | 29.4 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km | 41.3 mpg US | 49.6 mpg UK Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 sec. The maximum speed is 202 km/h | 126 mph.
Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Technical information
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Lotus |
| Model : | Elise |
| Generation : | Elise (Series 1) |
| Engine / modification : | 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1995 year |
| Production end : | 2000 year |
| Coupe type : | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 2 |
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 9.6 l/100 km | 24.5 mpg US | 29.4 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 5.7 l/100 km | 41.3 mpg US | 49.6 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 36 l | 9.5 US gallons | 7.9 UK gallons |
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 120 hp | 88 kW |
| Max power in : | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 202 km/h | 126 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 5.9 sec |
| Torque : | 165 Nm/3000 rpm. |
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Middle, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 1796 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Number of cylinders : | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke : | 89.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 80 mm |
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 3726 mm | 146.7 in |
| Width : | 1701 mm | 67.0 in |
| Height : | 1202 mm | 47.3 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2300 mm | 90.6 in |
| Front track : | 1440 mm | 56.7 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1453 mm | 57.2 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 210 l |
| Front suspension : | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 940 kg | 2072 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight : | 690 kg | 1521 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 185/55; 205/50 VR16 |