Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017
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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 · Stage 3vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 · Stage 2vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 · Stage 1vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8
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Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017
Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017
Cup 260 1.8
Comparison overview
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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.4 s
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful355 hp265 kW
- Highest torque384 Nm283 lb-ft
- Lightest895 kg1,973 lb
- Best power-to-weight397 hp/t296 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions175 g/km
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score80/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score29/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp |
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| Power | 355hp265kW+105 hp | 313hp233kW+63 hp | 285hp213kW+35 hp | 250hp186kW |
| Torque | 384Nm283lb-ft+119 Nm | 339Nm250lb-ft+74 Nm | 307Nm227lb-ft+42 Nm | 265Nm195lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 895kg1,973lb | 895kg1,973lb | 895kg1,973lb | 895kg1,973lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | 262 km/h 163 mph | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 39.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-3.8 s Calculated | 42.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-0.5 s Calculated | 42.8s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-0.5 s Calculated | 43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4s-0.8 s | 3.7s-0.5 s | 3.9s-0.3 s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.7s-5.4 s Calculated | 10.9s-4.2 s Calculated | 12.5s-2.6 s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s-0.8 s Calculated | 3.5s-0.5 s Calculated | 3.7s-0.3 s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.0s-1.3 s Calculated | 11.4s-0.9 s Calculated | 11.8s-0.5 s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 397hp/t296kW/t180hp/1000 lb Calculated | 349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb Calculated | 318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb Calculated | 279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton Calculated | 379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton Calculated | 343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton Calculated | 296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CO2 emissions | 175g/km | 175g/km | 175g/km | 175g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 7,200 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 7,200 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 7,200 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 7,200 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.2 s | 3.5 s | 3.7 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | 3.9 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.7 s | 10.9 s | 12.5 s | 15.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited | 262 km/h 163 mph | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.0 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.9 s | 5.1 s | 5.2 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.3 s | 7.5 s | 7.8 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.3 s | 9.7 s | 10.0 s | 10.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.0 s | 11.4 s | 11.8 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 213 km/h 133 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph | 195 km/h 121 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 355 hp 265 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 250 hp 186 kW |
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp has 105 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 384 Nm 283 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 339 Nm 250 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 307 Nm 227 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 895 kg 1,973 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 895 kg 1,973 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 895 kg 1,973 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 895 kg 1,973 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 243 km/h 151 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp: 0.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 397 hp/t 296 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 349 hp/t 260 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 279 hp/t 208 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 355 hp 265 kW | 3.4 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW | 3.9 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 250 hp 186 kW | 4.2 s | 243 km/h 151 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 3.4 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | 397 hp/t 296 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | 349 hp/t 260 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | 279 hp/t 208 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 355 hp 265 kW | 313 hp 233 kW | 285 hp 213 kW | 250 hp 186 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 384 Nm 283 lb-ft | 339 Nm 250 lb-ft | 307 Nm 227 lb-ft | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | 262 km/h 163 mph | 243 km/h 151 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 895 kg 1,973 lb | 895 kg 1,973 lb | 895 kg 1,973 lb | 895 kg 1,973 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CO2 score | 175 g/km | 175 g/km | 175 g/km | 175 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 397 hp/t 296 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 349 hp/t 260 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 279 hp/t 208 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp
- Has 43 hp more
- Has 45 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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