2011 Lotus Elise specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Magnolia leather seat trim
Black leather seat trim
Red leather seat trim
Biscuit leather seat trim
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Two Seater |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 5.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 1.8L/110 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 133 @ 6800 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 190 @ 7800 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 286.20 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 222.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.17 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.92 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.48 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.05 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.25 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.53 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 10.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 32.8 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Manual |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/45R17 |
| Front Tire Size | P175/50R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 1984 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 90.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 149.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 44.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front Head Room | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Front Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Anti-theft system w/immobilizer & alarm | Standard |
| Rear spoiler | Standard |
| Dual body color manual mirrors | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 16" x 5.5" 8-spoke cast alloy front wheels w/silver finish | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Aerodynamic rear diffuser | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Black cloth removable soft top w/storage bag | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Pwr central locking | Standard |
| Front mud guards | Standard |
| 1.8L DOHC MPFI 16-valve VVTL-i mid-mounted I4 engine | Standard |
| 6-speed close ratio manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Alpine AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player, (4) speakers | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor | Standard |
| Dual black leather sun visors | Standard |
| Side guard door beams | Standard |
| Front AP Racing/rear Brembo pwr vented cross-drilled disc brakes | Standard |
| High intensity projection beam headlights | Standard |
| P225/45R17 Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS performance rear tires | Standard |
| Leather seat trim | Standard |
| Eibach coaxial coil springs, Bilstein gas shock absorbers | Standard |
| LED taillights | Standard |
| Touring pkg -inc: full leather seat & door trim, full carpet set, upgraded stereo system w/iPod connector, thermal & sound insulated soft top, storage net, additional interior sound insulation, leather handbrake gaiter, leather-trimmed center console, aluminum cup holder, aluminum tray divider | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry system w/multi-function remote | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wiper | Standard |
| Carpet foot mats | Standard |
| Driver & passenger airbags | Standard |
| Manual steering | Standard |
| Polished aluminum shift knob & handbrake sleeve | Standard |
| Central twin exhaust | Standard |
| Lightweight aluminum chassis | Standard |
| Lotus traction control system -inc: console on/off switch | Standard |
| Front outboard 3-point seatbelts | Standard |
| Engine start button | Standard |
| Instrumentation -inc: high definition LCD message panel, customizable display options, progressive shift lights, tachometer | Standard |
| 17" x 7.5" 8-spoke cast alloy rear wheels w/silver finish | Standard |
| Composite fiberglass body | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Body-colored insulated hard top (in addition to soft top) | Standard |
| Front bucket seats w/manual recline & integral headrests | Standard |
| P175/50R16 Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS performance front tires | Standard |
| Independent front/rear suspension w/unequal length wishbones | Standard |
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