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1997 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Lotus

Model

Elise

Modification

1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp)

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1997

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1796 cm³ 109.6 cu. In.

Power

146 hp (at 7000 rpm)

Torque

174 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 128.34 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

213 km/h 132 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

770 kg 1697.6 lbs

Length

3734 mm 147.01 in

Width

1701 mm 66.97 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg

- Extra urban

5.9 l/100 km 39.86 US mpg
47.88 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

213 km/h 132 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.38 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

K16 (18K4K)

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Middle, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1796 cm³ 109.6 cu. In.

Power

146 hp (at 7000 rpm)

Torque

174 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 128.34 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

89.3 mm 3.52 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Coolant

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3734 mm 147.01 in

Width

1701 mm 66.97 in

Height

1202 mm 47.32 in

Wheelbase

2300 mm 90.55 in

Front track

1440 mm 56.69 in

Rear (Back) track

1453 mm 57.2 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

185/55 R16; 225/45 R16

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

770 kg 1697.6 lbs

Max. weight

1010 kg 2226.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

210 l 7.42 cu ft

- Max. roof load

240 kg 529.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) is made in 1997 1998 1999 2000