Lotus Elice
How many compact sportscars can blast from 0-60mph in just 6.0 seconds (0-100kph in 6.5secs)? The super-light Elise 1.6 can at just 1,931lbs (876kgs). It is the timelessly stylish, lightweight composite body, attached to an equally light aluminium alloy chassis-tub that forms the basis for several other Lotus models. That’s what does it. Yet, it is strong, which allows its suspension to work impressively, resisting body roll but remaining taut enough for the ultimate sportscar thrills, while retaining damping compliance that affords the Elise an astonishingly good ride quality. It is Lotus years of experience and irrepressible talent that allow a car like Elise to be created.
Fuel-injected
1.6-litre engine develops 134hp (136PS)
Delivers meaty 118lbs ft (160Nm) of torque
Mid-engine provides balance
Aero-optimised
Light and agile
Open differential
Brisk acceleration
Trimmed in cloth
Lightweight seats
Hip-hugging driving position
Small diameter, leather steering wheel rim
4-speaker stereo system
Pushbutton start
Electric windows
Central door-locking
Face-level air vents
17-inch diameter rear alloys
12-spoke cast alloy style
Silver or black colour options
Optional 6 spoke, Y-type cast alloy wheels
Optional Forged alloy wheels
Compact packaging
Styled for zero-lift
Maximum down force
Taut and poised
Targeted efficiency
How many compact sportscars can blast from 0-60mph in just 6.0 seconds (0-100kph in 6.5secs)? The super-light Elise 1.6 can at just 1,931lbs (876kgs). It is the timelessly stylish, lightweight composite body, attached to an equally light aluminium alloy chassis-tub that forms the basis for several other Lotus models. That’s what does it. Yet, it is strong, which allows its suspension to work impressively, resisting body roll but remaining taut enough for the ultimate sportscar thrills, while retaining damping compliance that affords the Elise an astonishingly good ride quality. It is Lotus years of experience and irrepressible talent that allow a car like Elise to be created.
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| Lotus Elise |
Engine
Fuel-injected1.6-litre engine develops 134hp (136PS)
Delivers meaty 118lbs ft (160Nm) of torque
Mid-engine provides balance
Aero-optimised
Light and agile
Open differential
Brisk acceleration
Interior
Focused minimalismTrimmed in cloth
Lightweight seats
Hip-hugging driving position
Small diameter, leather steering wheel rim
4-speaker stereo system
Pushbutton start
Electric windows
Central door-locking
Face-level air vents
Wheels
16-inch diameter front alloys17-inch diameter rear alloys
12-spoke cast alloy style
Silver or black colour options
Optional 6 spoke, Y-type cast alloy wheels
Optional Forged alloy wheels
Styling
Head-turning presenceCompact packaging
Styled for zero-lift
Maximum down force
Taut and poised
Targeted efficiency
Transmission
Manual 6-speed
Close ratios
Light shift weight
Slick changes
Balanced clutch weight
Lotus throttle management
Fast rev-drop between shifts
0-60mph in 6.0 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds)
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