Compare Lotus Elise Series 2 vs Lotus Elise Series 1
Variants
Elise
Elise 111R
Elise 111S
Elise 111
Elise 111S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
115 L / 4.1 cu-ft
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
38.0 L / 10.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
175/55 R16, 225/45 R17
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1143 mm / 45.0 in
1202 mm / 47.3 in
Size | Length
3785 mm / 149.0 in
Size | Width
1719 mm / 67.7 in
1701 mm / 67.0 in
Track Width | Front
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
1440.0 mm / 56.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
1453.0 mm / 57.2 in
Wheel Size
16 in, 17 in
16 in
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2300 mm / 90.6 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
K16 (18K4FL70)
Engine | Bore
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
89%
Pros
- Hardtop available
- Great handling
- Improved drivetrain
- Good suspension setup
- Exceptionally light
- Open top driving
- Optional hardtop
- Exceptional handling
- Great double-wishbone suspensions
Cons
- Heavier than before
- Very little cargo space
- Engine could be better
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