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Lotus Elise Convertible

General information

ModelLotus Elise Convertible
Year2009
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power192.00 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Max torque180.35 Nm (18.4 kgf-m or 133.0 ft.lbs) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 89.3 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2021 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4510 litres (1,192 gallons)
Optional cargo space112 litres (30 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion.
Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight954 kg (2,103.2 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD47290
CO2 emissions208.0 g/km
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