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Lotus Elise Convertible SC

General information

ModelLotus Elise Convertible SC
Year2009
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64 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 driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power221.00 PS (163 kW or 218 HP) at 8000 Rev. per min.
Max torque211.54 Nm (21.6 kgf-m or 156.0 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
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 ratio0.2326 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3970 litres (1,049 gallons)
Optional cargo space112 litres (30 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion.
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight950 kg (2,094.4 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 USD55030
CO2 emissions208.0 g/km
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