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 111R has a 6 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 189 bhp (140 kW) @ 7800 rpm.
The Lotus Elise produces torque measuring 133 lb-ft (180.3 Nm) @ 6800 rpm.
The Elise weighs around 860 kg (1895 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 219.7 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 154.6 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Elise 111R - [2004] has a top speed of 143 mph (230.1 kph)
This Elise accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 5.10 seconds or 0-100kph in 5.3s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.98 seconds with a trap speed of 99.9 mph.
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