The Cabriolet version of the Elise model has a 1796 cc (109.5 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Lotus Elise S1 has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The Elise's 1796 cc (109.5 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 5500 rpm.
The Lotus Elise produces torque measuring 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm.
The Elise weighs around 731 kg (1611 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 161.4 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 166.8 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Elise S1 - [1996] has a top speed of 126 mph (202.7 kph)
This Elise accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 5.80 seconds or 0-100kph in 6.0s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.49 seconds with a trap speed of 89.7 mph.
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