Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996) Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
88 / 120
Displacement (ccm)
1796
Fuel type
Super
Fuel consumption
7,1 l/100 km

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GENERAL Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Brand Lotus
Range Elise
Generation S1
Model series Elise (S1) (1996 - 2001)
Engine version Elise 1.8
Car body type Roadster
Number of seats 2
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 06.1996
Model end date 06.2001
PERFORMANCE Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Maximum power (kW) 88
Maximum power (HP) 120
Acceleration (s) 5,9
Top speed (km/h) 202
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Fuel type Super
Total consumption 7,1 l/100 km
Gas / fuel tank size 40,0 l
Fuel consumption city 9,6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 5,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 7,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 7,5 l/100 km
FUEL CONSUMPTION NEDC
Fuel consumption city (NEDC) 9,6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption highway (NEDC) 5,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 7,1 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category Euro 2 (up to 2500kg)
CO2 emissions (NEFZ) 170 g/km
ENGINE Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Torque 166
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Mid-engine / Series
Exhaust gas cleaning regulated
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 4
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1796
Power / torque 88 kW (120 HP) / 166 Nm
Power (KW) 88
Power (HP) 120
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1796 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5500 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3000 RPM
TRANSMISSION Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Length (mm) 3726
Width (mm) 1701
Height (mm) 1202
Wheelbase (mm) 2300
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 115
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 675
BODY AND CHASSIS Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Body type Roadster
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 2
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 185/55R15V
Tire size rear (if different) 205/50R16V
EQUIPMENT Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
EXTERIOR
Alloy wheels Series (included)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Lotus Elise 1.8 (1996)
Car warranty 2 years

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