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Lotus Elise Series 2 1.8L 5MT FWD (160 HP)

Lotus Elise Series 2 · 2001 - present · Petrol

The Lotus Elise Series 2 1.8L 5MT FWD (160 HP) produces 160 hp and 175 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and reaches 212 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.9 l/100 km, equal to 164 g CO2 per km.

Power
160 hp
Torque
175 Nm
0–100
5.1 s
Top speed
212 km/h

Engine

Power 160 hp
Power (kW) 118 kW
Torque 175 Nm
Displacement 1,796 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 38 l

Performance

Top speed 212 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km
City consumption 9.4 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 164 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,780 mm
Width 1,720 mm
Height 1,140 mm
Wheelbase 2,301 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 116 l
Unladen weight 757 kg
Tyre size 225/45 R17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Lotus Elise Series 2 1.8L 5MT FWD (160 HP) compared with 5,108 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 160 hp 163 hp
better than 60%
Torque 175 Nm 254 Nm
better than 28%
Top speed 212 km/h 202 km/h
better than 67%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.1 s 10.5 s
better than 97%
Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 66%
CO2 emissions 164 g/km 201 g/km
better than 70%
Cargo volume 116 l 505 l
better than 1%
Unladen weight 757 kg 1,415 kg
better than 99%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elise Series 2

Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elise Series 2
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.8L 5MT FWD (120 HP) Petrol 120 hp 165 Nm 5.9 s 200 km/h 7.3 l/100 km 170 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (122 HP) Petrol 122 hp 168 Nm 5.7 s 200 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 170 g/km
1.8L 6MT FWD (136 HP) Petrol 136 hp 172 Nm 6.4 s 205 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 196 g/km
1.8L 6MT FWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 181 Nm 5.2 s 241 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 164 g/km