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Lotu Lotus Elise Sport 160

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General

Model Variant: Elise

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2300mm
Track/tread (rear): 1470mm
Width: 1701mm
Ground clearance: 160mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 36.4litres
Track/tread (front): 1440mm
Length: 3734mm
Height: 1148mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.94
Engine Manufacturer: Rover
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1796cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.9
Specific output(DIN): 66.4 kW/litre90.3 ps/litre, 89.1 bhp/litre1.46 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converter: Y
Top Gear Ratio: 0.77
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 80 × 89.3mm
Specific torque(DIN): 96.88 Nm/litre, 1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: mid

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Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)at 7000 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 174 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.7 kgm)at 5200 rpm

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.62

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1217.5kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi

Other

Steering: rack & pinion
Unitary Capacity: 449cc
RAC rating: 15.9
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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