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2005 Lotus Elise Base Convertible

Base Convertible

$42,990 MSRP
1.8l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.8 sec

0-60 mph

13.3 sec

@ 104 mph

Horsepower • Torque
190 hp

Power

138 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
1,975 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Elise

Trim:

Base Convertible

Style:

Base Convertible

Base Price:

$42,990

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

1,975 lbs

Length:

149 in.

Width:

67.7 in.

Height:

45 in.

Wheelbase:

90.6 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

23 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

10.5 gal. / 263 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

190 hp @ 7,800 rpm

Torque:

138 ft-lbs @ 6,800 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Mid

Redline:

8,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.77 sec

0-60 mph:

5.14 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

12.35 sec

0-100 mph:

12.72 sec

60-130 mph:

17.96 sec

100-150 mph:

26.66 sec

Top Speed:

161 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.58 sec @ 82.1 mph

¼ mile:

13.34 sec @ 103.5 mph

½ mile:

21.07 sec @ 125.7 mph

1 mile:

34.1 sec @ 145.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P175/55VR16

Rear Tires:

P225/45VR17

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.53

Gear Ratios

1: 3.17

2: 2.05

3: 1.48

4: 1.17

5: 0.92

6: 0.81

R: 3.25

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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