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251 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
0-100 km/h 4.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Performance
| Power | 246 hp / Stage 1: 280 hp220 hp / Stage 1: 251 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 290Nm214lb-ft+40 Nm |
| Curb weight | 924kg2,037lb |
| Power-to-weight | 271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s-0.3 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.0s-3.3 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s-0.3 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s-0.5 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 253 km/h 157 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 43.8s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-0.1 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 40L |
| Estimated range | 533km331mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 173g/km |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | 2ZR-FE |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Supercharged |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Middle, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 3,824mm151in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,719mm68in |
| Height | 1,117mm44in |
| Wheelbase | 2,300mm91in |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1) | 251 hp 187 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1) | 4.3 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1) | 253 km/h 157 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1) | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,969 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1)PowerTorque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1) | 6,800 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
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