 [Technical specifications: 1999 Lotus Elise 340R]
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Back to the description Engine details: No. of cylinders, arrangement: 4 cylinder in line, 1.8-litre mid-mounted, watercooled engine with Lotus-developed engine management system. Double overhead camshafts with mechanical tappets. Max. power (bhp): 177 @ 7800rpm Peak torque (Nm): 171 @ 5000rpm Fuel system: Electronic multi-point injection |
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Transmission: 5-speed transaxle driving rear wheels. Close ratio gearbox.
Transmission ratios 1st: 2.923:1 2nd: 1.750:1 3rd: 1.307:1 4th: 1.033:1 5th: 0.848:1 Reverse: 3.000:1 Final Drive: 4.200:1 Brakes: 282mm diameter cast iron ventilated cross-drilled discs. Non-servo split hydraulic system. AP Racing opposed piston calipers on the front wheels Wheels and tyres: Wheels:Technomagnesio magnesium 10-spoke design specially developed for Lotus with Lotus Centre Lock System. (Front: 6J x 15) (Rear: 8J x16) Tyres: Unique YOKOHAMA tyres, tested and developed with Lotus. (Front: 195/50 ZR15) (Rear: 225/45 ZR16) |
Performance:
Top speed (mph): 130 0-62 mph (sec.): 4.4 Chassis and Suspension: Lotus-designed spaceframe structure of epoxy-bonded sections of aluminium extrusions incorporating Safety Devices speedster bar. Independent upper and lower wishbones. Co-axial Eibach springs and adjustable platform KONI dampers. Steering: Titan motorsport rack & pinion, non power assisted. Bodywork: Composite body panels with detachable Clamshell with 2 removable entry panels for battery and brake fluid and removable engine cover. Seats: 2 Doors: 0!! Track (front / rear) (mm): 1448/1470 Wheelbase (mm): 2300 Supplies - Weights: Fuel tank (litres): 40 Kerb weight (kg):road: 600 / track: 568 |
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