Lotus Elise 1997 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Elise |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Middle |
| Displacement: | 1796 ccm |
| Max power: | 118.7 PS (88 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 169 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 80 x 89.4 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 13.3 litres/100 km (17.69 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1684 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3910 litres (1033 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks, 282 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 185/55-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/50-R16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 705 kg (1554.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3730 mm (146.9 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1210 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2310 mm (90.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 40 litres (10.57 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Other specifications
| Aprox price as new USD: | 33050 |
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