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2009 Lotus Elise Base 2dr Conv

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Convertible, Two Seater
21 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Convertible

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Two Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

1984

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

1.8L/110

Fuel System:

MPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

189 @ 7800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

133 @ 6800

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

P175/50R16

Rear Tire Size:

P225/45R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

10.6

Wheelbase (in):

90.5

Length, Overall (in):

149.0

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.05

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.17

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.92

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.53

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Steering Type:

Manual

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

32.8

Brake Type:

Pwr

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.8

Height, Overall (in):

44.0

Track Width, Front (in):

57.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.2

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.3

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