Basic Info

Vehicle Details

Year:

2011

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Elise

Trim:

R Convertible

Style:

R Convertible

Base Price:

$51,845

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,010 lbs

Length:

149 in.

Width:

67.7 in.

Height:

45 in.

Wheelbase:

90.6 in.

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

Performance

All times below are derived from the MotorMatchup advanced vehicle simulation using a street surface.

Street Surface

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.88 sec

0-60 mph:

5.17 sec

0-100 mph:

13.45 sec

60-130 mph:

20.73 sec

100-150 mph:

38.22 sec

Top Speed:

156 mph

Drag Strip Performance

⅛ mile:

8.7 sec @ 80.5 mph

¼ mile:

13.55 sec @ 100.7 mph

½ mile:

21.46 sec @ 121.7 mph

1 mile:

34.94 sec @ 142.3 mph

Metric Performance

0-100 km/h:

5.4 sec

0-200 km/h:

22.7 sec

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P175/55WR16

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

Fuel & Efficiency

MPG Highway:

27 mpg

MPG City:

21 mpg

Fuel Capacity:

11.5 gal.

Estimated Range:

276 miles

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