2000 Lotus Elise specifications

2000 Lotus Elise data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2300 mm 90.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1457 mm 57.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1503 mm 59.2 inches
Length 3785 mm 149 inches
Width 1719 mm 67.7 inches
Height 1143 mm 45 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 756 kg 1667 lb
Weight distribution 38% front
fuel tank capacity 38 litres 8.4 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1796 cc
(109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 89.3 mm
3.15 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
168 Nm (124 ft·lb) (17.1 kgm)
at 3500-4500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
49.8 kW/litre
67.7 ps/litre
66.8 bhp/litre
1.09 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
93.54 Nm/litre
1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1175.5 kPa (170.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 17.6 s
Standing quarter-mile 14.6 s
@ 93 mph
Standing kilometre 27 s
@ 182 km/h
Maximum speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
160.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
118.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
158.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.45 kg/kW
14.11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions 168.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front 5½ x 16
Wheel size rear 7½ x 17
Tyres front Bridgestone 175/55 R 16 V
Tyres rear Bridgestone 225/45 R 16 V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter 282 mm
Rear brake diameter 282 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID79915
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 Lotus Elise added 2001-04-22.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Lotus Elise models

Lotus Elise Cup 250 Final Edition -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW 931 kg
Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 898 kg
Lotus Elise Cup 250 -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 246 PS 243 bhp 181 kW 931 kg
Lotus Elise Sport 220 -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 924 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 246 PS 243 bhp 181 kW 175.0 CO2 917 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 175.0 CO2 902 kg
Lotus Elise Club Racer -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 6M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 149.0 CO2 852 kg
Lotus Elise S -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW
Lotus Elise -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 6M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 149.0 CO2 876 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 202.0 CO2 903 kg
Lotus Elise S -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 5M 1794 cm3/109.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 196.0 CO2 860 kg
Lotus Elise 111R -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 208.0 CO2 860 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 806 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 756 kg
Lotus Elise 111S -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 714 kg
Lotus Elise -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 755 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet MR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW