Lotus Elise 1.0 Open body Europe 1.8 MT Sport 190, Configuration
| Volume | 1.8 l |
| Power | 190 hp |
| Fuel type | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (MID) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 160 mm |
| Trunk volume | 210 l |
| Front tires | 185/55 R15 |
| Rear tires | 225/45 R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1999 — October 2000 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 1,796 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 4.40 With |
| Maximum speed | 213 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 160 mm |
| Country of assembly | United Kingdom |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Other
| Additionally | Aluminum frame plastic body |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 3,734 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,730 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,148 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Front track width | 1,440 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,470 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 770 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 222 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 992 kg |
| Specific gravity | 4.05 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 36 l |
| Trunk volume | 210 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.41 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 190 hp |
| Maximum power | 140 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 7,000 |
| Maximum torque | 189.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 19.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 5,600 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 80.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 89.300 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Additional engine information | Multiport fuel injection, VVC |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 9.60 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 5.90 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
| Steering wheel ratio | 15.8 |
| Number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock | 2.400 |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 2.9200 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.7500 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.3100 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0300 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.8500 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.0000 |
| Main gear | 3.9400 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | |
| Description | Koni shock absorbers and Eibach springs |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 15X5.5J |
| Rear discs | 16X7.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 185/55 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 225/45 R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Parking brake | Manual |
| Brake equipment | perforated brake discs |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| LED tail lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| LED running lights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rain sensor |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
| Targa |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Front spoiler | |
| Rear spoiler | |
| Bumpers | in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Engine start button |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Rugs | |
| Combined upholstery |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | 4-way adjustable front seats |
| Sports seats | |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package | |
| Power connector |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Stability Program (ESP) |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | - |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | Audio preparation |
| CD player | |
| Hands free | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror |