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: 50+

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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 / 601

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)

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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)

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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