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2009 Lotus Elise Base Convertible

Base Convertible

$47,250 MSRP
1.8L I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.9 sec

0-60 mph

13.4 sec

@ 103 mph

Horsepower • Torque
189 hp

Power

133 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
1,984 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2009

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Elise

Trim:

Base Convertible

Style:

Base Convertible

Base Price:

$47,250

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

1,984 lbs

Length:

149 in.

Width:

67.7 in.

Height:

45 in.

Wheelbase:

90.6 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

21 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

10.6 gal. / 254 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

189 hp @ 7,800 rpm

Torque:

133 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):

4.84 sec

0-60 mph:

5.22 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

12.5 sec

0-100 mph:

12.88 sec

60-130 mph:

18.35 sec

100-150 mph:

27.59 sec

Top Speed:

160 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.63 sec @ 81.7 mph

¼ mile:

13.41 sec @ 103.1 mph

½ mile:

21.16 sec @ 125.1 mph

1 mile:

34.24 sec @ 145.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P175/50WR16

Rear Tires:

P225/45WR17

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.53

Gear Ratios

1: 3.12

2: 2.05

3: 1.48

4: 1.17

5: 0.92

6: 0.82

R: 3.25

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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