Elise
Vehicle Specification
| Model | Elise |
| Engine | Mid-mounted, transverse, 1598 cm3, 1ZR-FAE engine. Aluminium lightweight and compact construction. 4 cylinders in line, water cooled, naturally aspirated with double overhead camshafts. 4 valves per cylinder, valvematic, dual variable valve timing. Acoustic control induction system. Direct ignition system Lotus electronic throttle control system. |
| Emissions |
Three-way catalytic converter. Euro 5 emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD). |
| Transmission | 6-speed close ratio gearbox. Lotus Traction Control System (LTCS) |
| Chassis | Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with glass-fibre composite front section, extruded aluminium door beams, integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear subframe. |
| Steering |
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock. |
| Suspension | Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones. Bilstein mono-tube dampers with coaxial Eibach coil springs. Front anti-roll bar. |
| Wheels | 12-spoke lightweight cast alloy wheels in Hi-power Silver Finish. F: 5.5Jx16 & R: 7.5Jx17 |
| Tyres |
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS F: 175/55 R16 & R: 225/45 R17 |
| Brakes |
Cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs. ABS with servo assisted brakes. |





