Engine
2ZZ-GE engine, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) & aluminium lightweight and compact construction. Chain driven Double Over-Head Camshafts (DOHC) exploiting a Variable Valve Timing & Lift - intelligent (VVTL-i) system. Lotus T4e engine management system, multi-point sequential fuel injection, eletronic ignition and electronic throttle control. Lotus Sport developed supercharger installation including intake manifold, plenum and induction system, and air to air intercooler - cooling air enters via the roof scoop.
Emissions
Three-way catalytic coverter. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).
Transmission
C64 manual transaxle, aluminium lightweight construction. 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential.
Chassis
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with glass-fibre composite front section, extruded aluminium door beams, integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear subframe.
Steering
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.
Suspension
Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones. Bilstein mono-tube dampers with coaxial Eibach coil springs. Front anti-roll bar. Double shear track control arm brace
Wheels
Y-Type 8-spoke lightweight alloy wheel in black
F: 6.5Jx16 & R: 7.5Jx17
Tyres
Yokohama Advan A048 LTS
F: 195/50 R16 & R: 225/45 R17
Brakes
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated & cross-drilled discs.
Fuel consumption - combined
34.4 mpg (8.2 I/100 km)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km
Fuel Tank Capacity
43.5 litres
Gear Ratios I/II/III
3.116:1 / 2.050:1 / 1.481:1
IV / V / VI
1.166:1 / 0.916:1 / 0.815:1
R / Final drive
3.250:1 / 4.529:1
Max Power
189 bhp (141 kW) at 7800 rpm
Max Torque
133 lbft (181 Nm) at 6800 rpm
Power to weight ratio
164 kW / 1000 kg
Specific power output
78.5 kW/I
0-60 mph
5.1 seconds
0-100 km/h
5.4 seconds
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h)
13.4 seconds
Maximum speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Vehicle mass - unladen
860 kg (no options)
Weight distribution
F:327 kg & R: 533 kg (38% - 62%)
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Track
F: 1457 mm & R: 1506 mm
Overall length
3785 mm
Overall width
(door mirrors excluded)
1719 mm
Overall width
(door mirrors included)
1850 mm
Overall height - midladen
1117 mm
Overhang
F: 783 mm & R: 702 mm
Ground cleareance - mid-laden
130 mm
Luggage capacity
112 | - 50 kg
Engine installation
Tramsverse, mid-mounted
Cylinder configuration
in-line 4
Capacity
1796 cm3
Lotus Traction Control System (TCS)
Option
Bore / Stroke
82.0 mm / 85 mm
Valve arrangement
4 per cylinder
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Torque-sensing Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Option (only in conjunction with TCS)
Interior Features
Diver and passenger airbag
Engine start push button
Air Conditioning
Electric windows
Black carpet mats
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
Black cloth ProBax seats with composite structure
Central door locking
Black plain leather sun-visors
Face-level air vents
Lightweight aluminium foot-well divider
Interior Features (cont'd)
Black plain/perforated leather steering wheel
Black perforated leather gear-level gaiter
Polished aluminium gear-knob
Polished aluminium handbrake sleeve
Alpine radio and single CD/RW player with 4 speakers
Immobiliser and remote activeated alam
Exterior Features
Silver anodised finish 3-piece rear diffuser
Clear sill stone-chip protection film
Front mud-flaps
Black soft-top
Touring Pack
Leather ProBax seats
Leather door panels
Perforated leather door inserts
Leather trimmed centre console
Black carpet mats with embroidered Elise logo
Black leather steering wheel
Black perforated leather handbrake-lever gaiter
Noise insulation panelling
Auxiliary driving lights
iPod stereo connection
Trinket tray divider
Cup holder
Sport Pack
Lotus Traction Control System (TCS)
Bilstein Sports Dampers
Hi-Power silver finish 7-twin-spoke ultra lightweight
6" Front, 7.5" Rear forged alloy wheels
ProBax sports seats, suitable for a 4-point harness
Further Options
Body colour hard-top
Metallic Paint
Lifestyle Paint
Premium Paint
Custom Paint