Lotus Elise Technical Specification
Published: 23rd October 2002
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 R16 tyres
Rear: 7.5" x 17" wheels with Lotus developed Bridgestone
V rated 225/45 R17 tyres
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: 168Nm / 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 125 mph (200 km/h)*
0 - 62 mph (100km/h) 5.7 seconds*
0 - 100 mph (160km/h) 17.2 seconds*
Fuel Consumption:
(litres/100km) (mpg)
Urban 9.42 30
Extra Urban 6.14 46
Combined 7.33 38.5
Fuel requirement 95 RON ULG minimum
Dimensions:
Wheel base 2300 mm
Front track 1457 mm
Rear track 1503 mm
Overall length 3785 mm
Overall width 1719 mm
(excluding door mirrors)
Overall height 1143 mm
Weight:
Dry weight 710 Kg*
Kerb weight 756 Kg*
(including full tank of fuel at 30kg)
Weight distribution:
38% front 62% rear
Luggage compartment capacity:
115 litres
Fuel tank capacity:
38 litres (8.3 gallons)
Warranty
2 year warranty plus 1 year AA cover and an 8-year anti-corrosion
warranty.
Options
Standard Version
Race Tech package
Sports Tourer package
