1996 - Lotus - Elise

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elise 1996
2. Elise 2000
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elise
Production Year 1996
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2300 mm     (90,6 in)
Front Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Rear Track 1453 mm     (57,2 in)
Length 3726 mm     (146,7 in)
Width 1701 mm     (67 in)
Height 1148 mm     (45,2 in)
Ground Clearance 160 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,62
Weight 755 kg     (1663 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %39 / %61
Fuel Capacity 40 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1796 cc     (109,6 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 89,3 mm     (3,52 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 449 cc/cylinder    (27,4 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type MPFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 118 HP     (88 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 165 N.m     (121,8 lb.ft ,  16,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 152,8 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 156,3 HP/ton    (116,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 65,7 HP/litre    (49 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,5 s
0 - 100 km/h 5,9 s
0 - 160 km/h 17,4 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,4 s    @ 150 km/h    (93 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26,6 s    @ 182 km/h    (113 mph)
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,77 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,94 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,7
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 282 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 282 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5 x 15
Wheels (rear) 7.0 x 16
Tyres (front) 185/55 VR 15
Tyres (rear) 205/50 VR 16