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 1.8 S2 Sport 190 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 190 bhp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm.
The Lotus Elise produces torque measuring 128 lb-ft (173.5 Nm) @ 5000 rpm.
The Elise weighs around 710 kg (1565 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 267.6 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 180.2 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Elise 1.8 S2 Sport 190 - [2003] has a top speed of 135 mph (217.2 kph)
This Elise accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 4.9s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.7 seconds with a trap speed of 106.0 mph.
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