Base Convertible
0-60 mph
@ 104 mph
Power
Torque
Rear-wheel Drive
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Year:
2005
Make:
Lotus
Model:
Elise
Trim:
Base Convertible
Style:
Base Convertible
Base Price:
$42,990
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
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
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
Power vs torque across the rev range
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
0-60 mph (1ft):
4.72 sec
0-60 mph:
5.09 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
12.3 sec
0-100 mph:
12.67 sec
60-130 mph:
17.96 sec
100-150 mph:
26.66 sec
Top Speed:
161 mph
⅛ mile:
8.56 sec @ 82.3 mph
¼ mile:
13.32 sec @ 103.7 mph
½ mile:
21.04 sec @ 125.8 mph
1 mile:
34.07 sec @ 145.3 mph
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
Gear spacing and speed bands
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