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First Drive: 2011 Lotus Elise 1.6. Image by Antony Fraser.

First Drive: 2011 Lotus Elise 1.6
Supermini economy and emissions in a sports car body: Lotus proves its lightweight mantra.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 127
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.5

Urban mpg: 34.0
Extra urban mpg: 56.1
Combined mpg: 45.0
CO2 (g/km): 149


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3785
Height (mm): 1117
Width (mm): 1719
Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Front track (mm): 1457
Rear track (mm): 1507
Kerb weight (kg): 876
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 40


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine mid-mounted transversely. Toyota-sourced. Designation: 1ZR-FAE.

Management: Emissions controlled to EUIV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1598
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (16v). Double overhead camshafts (DOHC). Dual variable valve timing.
Max. power (bhp): 134 at 6800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 118 at 4400 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

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

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

Brakes: Servo-assisted, four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 282mm diameter, 26mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated discs.

Wheels: Silver 12-spoke lightweight alloy wheels. Front: 5.5 x 16-inch. Rear: 7.5 x 17-inch.

Tyres: Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS. Front: 175/55 R16. Rear: 225/45 R17.







 

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