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Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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General information

Name

Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Brand

Lotus
Model

Elise
Generation

Elise (Series 1)
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)

Power

146 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

174 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

5.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

213 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
K16 (18K4K)
Power
146 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre
81.3 Hp/l
Torque
174 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1796 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
89.3 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

770 kg

Max weight (kg)

1010 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

210 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3734 mm

Width (mm)

1701 mm

Height (mm)

1202 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2300 mm

Front track (mm)

1440 mm

Rear track (mm)

1453 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Front tires size

185/55 R16; 225/45 R16

Rear tires size

185/55 R16; 225/45 R16

Wheel rims size

R16

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