Production numbers
Lotus Elise 1.8i
Sold/Build Number: 1996-2001 / 8613
Construction: Riveted and bonded extruded aluminium perimeter chassis with GRP panels.
Engine: Transverse mid-mounted, water-cooled all-alloy double overhead-cam 1796cc Rover K-series in-line four with four valves per cylinder and MEMS muli-point fuel injection.
Max Power: 118BHP @ 5500rpm
Max Torque: 122lb ft @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Cable-operated five-speed manual transaxel, driving rear wheels.
Suspension: Independent all round by double wishbones and coil springs over monotube dampers; front anti-roll bar.
Brakes: 282mm ventilated ceramic / aluminium composite discs.
Length: 3726mm
Width: 1820mm
Height: 1202mm
Wheelbase: 2300mm
Front Track: 1440mm
Rear Track: 1453mm
Weight: 723kg (1594lb)
Wheels & Tyres: 15in(front) 16in(rear) alloys with 185/55(f) and 205/50(r) rear.
0-60MPH: 5.6 sec
0-100MPH: 17.4 sec
Top Speed: 124 MPH
MPG: 28.7
Price New: £18,950
Lotus Elise 111S
(where different)
Sold/Build Number: 1999-2001 / 1489
Engine: As 1.8i, with variable valve timing
Max Power: 143BHP @ 7000rpm
Max Torque: 128lb ft @ 4500rpm
Transmission: As 1.8i, with close-ratio gears.
Brakes: ventilated and cross-drilled iron discs.
Weight: 770kg (1698lb)
Wheels & Tyres: 225/45(r) rear.
0-60MPH: 5.6 sec
0-100MPH: 11.7 sec
Top Speed: 130 MPH
MPG: 30.7
Price New: £26,590
Lotus Elise Sport 135
(where different)
Sold/Build Number: 85
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Lotus Elise 160
(where different to 111S)
Sold/Build Number: 319
Engine
Type: Four-cylinder in-line, dohc, four valves per cylinder, transversely mid-mounted.
Capacity: 1796cc.
Construction: All aluminium.
Maximum power: 160PS (118kW) at 7000rpm.
Maximum torque: 128lb ft (174Nm) at 5200rpm.
Transmission Manual five-speed transaxle driving the rear wheels. Ratios First: 3.17to one. Second: 1.84 to one. Third: 1.31 to one. Fourth: 1.03 to one. Fifth: 0.77 to one Reverse: 3.00 to one. Final drive: 3.94 to one.
Body
Composite body panels with detachable front and rear clamshells, integral fixed headlamps.
Chassis
Lotus-designed structure of epoxy-bonded aluminium extrusions incorporating steel roll-hoop.
Suspension
Double-wishbones with single coil springs over onotube dampers all-round; Lotus Sport suspension settings. Lotus-patented extruded aluminium front uprights. Adjustable link front anti-roll bar. Rear toe-link.
Steering
Rack and pinion, non-power-assisted.
Wheels
MIM five-spoke alloy. Front: 6.0Jx15 Rear: 8.0Jx16
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero Front: 185/55 R15 Rear: 225/45 R16
Brakes
Ventilated iron discs all-round. Lotus/AP Racing front allipers, Brembo rear callipers.
Vital statistics
Wheelbase: 90.6in (2300mm). Front track: 56.7in (1440mm). Rear track: (1470mm). Overall length: 147.0in (3734mm). Overall width: 67.0in (1701mm) excluding mirrors. Overall height: 45.2in (1148mm). Ground clearance: 6.3in (160mm).
Fuel
Tank capacity: 8.0gal (36.4 litres). Fuel grade: 95 RON minimum.
Standard equipment
MIM five-spoke alloy wheels (key-bolted), pillar-mounted rear aerofoil, headlamp covers, êsmokedà front indicator lenses, driving lamps, audio fitting kit Alcantara/nylon upholstery.
Options
Metalic paint, Hardtop, Alcantata trim.
Serial Number
Serial number is build up as follows (e.g. SCC K A 111 6 Y H C 3 0658)
SSC is manufacturer code (Lotus)
G is 1.8k Series, J if the VVC version, K=160
A is Active Restraints
111 designates Elise
6 not sure? check number?
Y is model year 2000
H built in Hethel
C is right hand drive
3 again Elise?
0658 is the Serial number
Serials 0601-0650 had Single Vehicle Approval. All subsequent cars have Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
319 Sport 160 1.8 were build?
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Lotus Elise Sport 190
(where different to 1.8i)
Sold/Build Number: '97 to 2000, 50+ year 2000 VIN SCCGA1114YHExxxxx
Engine: 1.8 VHPD, Motorsport cylinder head, 101 degree inlet cam pulley, Lightweight flywheel, Carbon Airbox, MEMs ECU, Titan Throttle Bodies (Rover swan neck on Early cars), Std K Series Single Coil and Distributor, Front mounted, Oil Cooler, Standard 111s manifold, Lightweight (Janspeed) motorsport silencer, Cat replacement pipe.
Max Power: 187 bhp, 190 PS (88kW) at 7500rpm
Max Torque: 139lb ft (189Nm) at 5600rpm
Transmission: (close ratio) As 111s
Body: As 111s, no rear wing, light weight clams optional. A frame roll-bar and driver seat harness, Optional passenger seat harness, Quick removal Momo steering wheel, Lightweight perspex rear window, Battery isolator, Motorsport fuel cap (no key lock), No aerial/radio kit/speakers, No Alarm/Imombiliser, No locking wheel nuts
Suspension: Lotus motorsport springs, Dampers and anti-roll bar, Rose jointed rear toe links, Lowered steering rack, Lotus motorsport geometry and ride height.
Brakes: Standard Elise calipers, Cross drilled disks, Mintex pads
Weight: Lightweight battery, Lightweight exhaust (No Cat), Lightweight rear window, No floor trim, No radio kit, Lightweight carbon airbox, Approx 725Kg with 20 litres of Fuel.
Fuel Tank 97 RON minimum.
Wheels & Tyres: As 111s, Front 185/55 R15, Rear 225/45 R16
0-60MPH: 4.3
0-100MPH: 10.72
Top Speed: 145mph
MPG:
Price New: £28,510 (Excluding VAT) + Options, Trimmed passenger seat, Fire extinguisher, Driving eights, Metallic paint, Magnesium alloy wheels, Lightweight clams
Lotus 340R
(where different to 1.8i)
Sold/Build Number: 2000 / 340
Engine: As 1.8i, with multi-point fuel injection and Lotus engine management.
Max Power: 177BHP @ 7800rpm
Max Torque: 126lb ft @ 5000rpm
Transmission: As 111s
Brakes: 282mm front, 245mm rear ventilated and cross-drilled cast-iron discs.
Weight: 675kg (1488lb)
Wheels & Tyres: 195/50(f) 25/45(r) rear.
0-60MPH: 4.6 sec
0-100MPH: 12.5 sec
Top Speed: 132 MPH
MPG: 25.8
Price New: £35,000
Lotus Exige
(where different to 1.8i)
Sold/Build Number: 2000-01 / 604
Engine: As 340R
Max Power: 190BHP @ 7800rpm
Max Torque: 126lb ft @ 5000rpm
Transmission: As 111s
Steering: 2.3 turns lock-to-lock.
Brakes: As 111s.
Length: 3780mm
Width: 1720mm
Height: 1175mm
Weight: 785kg (1731lb)
Wheels & Tyres: As 340R.
0-60MPH: 4.6 sec
0-100MPH: 12.5 sec
Top Speed: 124 MPH
MPG: 22.1
Price New: £29.995
Lotus Exige S2
(where different to Exige S1 Elise S2???)
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Lotus Exige 240R
(where different to Exige S2)
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Lotus Exige 240 CUP
(where different to Exige 240R)
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Lotus Exige S
(where different to Exige S2)
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Vauxhall VX220
(where different to elise S2)
Sold/Build Number: 2000-2004 / 5267 Engine: Z22SE, 2198cc, 16V Max Power: 147BHP @ 5800rpm Max Torque: 150lb ft @ rpm Transmission: F23, 5gear Brakes: 288mm ventilated iron discs Weight: 870kg Wheels & Tyres: 175/55 5,5J17 front 225/45 7J17 rear 0-60MPH: 5.6 sec 0-100MPH: - sec Top Speed: 136 MPH MPG: Price New:
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
(where different to VX220)
Sold/Build Number: 2003-2005 / 1940 Engine: Z20LET, 1998cc, 16V Max Power: 200BHP @ 5500rpm Max Torque: -lb ft @ -rpm Transmission: F23, 5gear Brakes: 288mm ventilated iron discs Weight: 940kg Wheels & Tyres: 175/55 5,5J17 front 225/45 7J17 rear 0-60MPH: 4.6 sec 0-100MPH: - sec Top Speed: - MPH MPG: Price New:
Vauxhall VX220 VXR
(where different to VX220)
Sold/Build Number: 2003-2005 / 65 Engine: Z20LET, 1998cc, 16V Max Power: 216BHP @ 5500rpm Max Torque: 221lb ft @ -rpm Transmission: F23, 5gear Brakes: 288mm ventilated iron discs Weight: 930kg Wheels & Tyres: 195/ 16 front 225/17 rear 0-60MPH: 4.2sec 0-100MPH: - sec Top Speed: 155MPH MPG: 33 Price New: £29,995
Lotus Elise S2 (K-Series Engine)
With K-Series Engine
(where different to Elise S1)
(where different to 1.8i)
Sold/Build Number:
Engine: Max Power: Max Torque: Transmission: Steering: Brakes: Length: Width: Height: Weight: Wheels & Tyres: 0-60MPH: 0-100MPH: Top Speed: MPG: Price New:
Lotus Elise 111S
(where different to S2)
Year of introduction: 2002
Power: 156 bhp / 116 KW @ 7000 rpm
Torque: 175 Nm / 129 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
Top speed: 132 mph
0-60: 5.1 seconds
Weight: 806 kg
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Lotus Elise S2 Sport 190
(where different to 111S) The Sport 190 was a £10,587 option on the standard Elise S2 Please add info
Lotus Elise S2 (Toyota Engine)
with Toyota Engine (where different to K series S2)
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Lotus Elise S2 111R
(where different Elise S2)
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Lotus Elise S
(where different to Elise S2)
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