Lotus Elise 111R technical specifications by Car Enthusiast

Lotus Elise 111R = Luscious Object Truly Usable Supercar. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Lotus Elise 111R = Luscious Object Truly Usable Supercar
If you're a regular here you'll know how much we love the Lotus Elise. We make no excuses for raving about it, as it is exactly what we, as enthusiasts, want to drive and own. The only chink in the Elise's armour has been an under whelming power plant. The Rover K-series unit has always been up to the physical task of propelling the lightweight Lotus, but lacks soul.

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Performance, emissions & economy
Top speed (mph): 150
0-60 mph (seconds): 4.9

Urban mpg: 23.3
Extra urban mpg: 41.5
Combined mpg: 32.1
CO₂ (g/km): 208

Dimensions & weights
Length (mm): 3785
Height (mm): 1117
Width (mm): 1719
Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Front track (mm): 1457
Rear track (mm): 1507
Cargo volume (litres): 112
Gross weight (kg): 916
Kerb weight (kg): 860
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 40

Engine & transmission
Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse, Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine, Metal Matrix Composite and aluminium lightweight and compact construction, 4 cylinders in line, water cooled, naturally aspirated with hydraulic tappets, multi-point fuel injection and electronic ignition.

Management: Lotus T4 engine control unit. Three-way catalytic converter. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).

Cubic capacity (cc): 1796
Max. power (bhp): 189 at 7800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 133 at 6800 rpm

Transmission: C64 Gearbox, aluminium lightweight construction, 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.116:1
2nd: 2.050:1
3rd: 1.481:1
4th: 1.166:1
5th: 0.916:1
6th: 0.815:1
Reverse: 3.250:1
Final drive: 4.529:1

Chassis & running gear
Front: Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilstein mono-tube gas damper, Eibach coaxial coil spring at each corner and anti-roll bar.

Rear: Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilstein mono-tube gas damper, Eibach coaxial coil spring at each corner.

Steering: Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box with 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.

Brakes: Servo-assisted, 4-channel ABS with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 282 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated & cross-drilled discs.