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
33.2 mpg (8.51/100 km)
CO2 Emissions
199 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
220 bhp (164 kW) at 8000 rpm
Max Torque
159 lbft (215 Nm) at 4200 rpm
Power to weight ratio
175 kW / 1000 kg
Specific power output
91.1 kW/I
0-60 mph
4.5 seconds
0-100 km/h
4.7 seconds
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h)
11.5 seconds
Maximum speed
146 mph (207 km/h)
Vehicle mass - unladen
935 kg (no options)
Weight distribution
F: 355 kg & R: 580 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
1170 mm
Overhang
F: 805 mm & R: 692 mm
Ground cleareance - mid-laden
130 mm
Luggage capacity
112 | - 48 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
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
Black anodised finish 3-piece rear diffuser
Clear sill stone-chip protection film
Front mud-flaps
Body coloured rear wing, front splitter and side air intakes
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)
BS4 T45 steel roll-over hoop and struts
Cross-bar with harness mounts
Adjustable front anti-roll bar
ProBax sports seats, suitable for a 4-point harness
Performance Pack
308 mm front discs with AP Racing four piston calipers
Uprated front and rear brake pads
Full length roof scoop
Lotus Variable Slip Traction Control System
Uprated clutch plate and clutch cover
Enhanced engine specification through uprated
Further Options
Metallic Paint
Lifestyle Paint
Premium Paint
Custom Paint