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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