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Lotus defines what is meant by Less is More. Image by James Jenkins.

Lotus defines what is meant by Less is More
Lotus has added another new Elise to the line up, but this one differs in that it is a new entry-level model rather than a range topper.

   


Reviews homepage -> Lotus reviews -> 2006 Lotus Elise S -> technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 127
0-60 mph (seconds): 5.8
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.1

Urban mpg: 25.0
Extra urban mpg: 43.5
Combined mpg: 34.0
CO2 (g/km): 196


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
Kerb weight (kg): 860
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 44


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Toyota 1ZZ engine. Aluminium lightweight and compact construction, 4 cylinders in line, water cooled, naturally aspirated. Mid-mounted transversely.

Management: Lotus T4e engine control unit. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).

Cubic capacity (cc): 1794
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, rocker arms with low friction followers.
Max. power (bhp): 134 at 6200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 127 at 4200 rpm

Transmission: Designation: C56. Aluminium lightweight construction, 5-speed, constant mesh helical gears and open differential.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.166:1
2nd: 1.904:1
3rd: 1.392:1
4th: 1.031:1
5th: 0.815:1
Final drive ratio: 4.312:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Fully independent sport 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, track tuned 4-channel Antilock Braking System (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 ventilate

Wheels: Lightweight cast alloy 6-spoke wheels (5.5 x 16-inch front, 7.5 x 17-inch rear).

Tyres: Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 tyre LTS. Front: 175/50 R16. Rear: 225/45 R17.







 

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