Lotus Elise 1.8L 5MT RWD (118 HP)
Lotus Elise · 1997 - present · Petrol
The Lotus Elise 1.8L 5MT RWD (118 HP) produces 120 hp and 165 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches 202 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.1 l/100 km, equal to 170 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 165 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 202 km/h
Engine
| Power | 120 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 88 kW |
| Torque | 165 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,796 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 36 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 202 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 7.1 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 5.7 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 170 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,731 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm |
| Unladen weight | 699 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/50 Vr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Lotus Elise 1.8L 5MT RWD (118 HP) compared with 3,691 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp | 147 hp |
better than 43%
|
| Torque | 165 Nm | 227 Nm |
better than 29%
|
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 197 km/h |
better than 61%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 11.2 s |
better than 96%
|
| Combined consumption | 7.1 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
better than 70%
|
| CO2 emissions | 170 g/km | 207 g/km |
better than 72%
|
| Unladen weight | 699 kg | 1,351 kg |
better than 100%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elise
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 145 hp | 174 Nm | 5.4 s | 213 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | 174 g/km | |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (179 HP) | Petrol | 179 hp | 171 Nm | 4.6 s | 203 km/h | — | — |