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: 1998-2001 / 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 160
(where different to 111S)
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 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 304R
(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 / 583
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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Vaxuall VX220
(where different to elise S2)
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Vaxuall VX220 Turbo
(where different to VX220)
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Vaxuall VX220 SPRINT
(where different to VX220)
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Lotus Elise S2 (K-Series Engine)
With K-Series Engine
(where different to Elise S1)
(where different to 1.8i)
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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)
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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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