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Lotus Elise Series 3 1.8L SC 6AT RWD (217 HP)

Lotus Elise Series 3 · 2010 - present · Petrol

The Lotus Elise Series 3 1.8L SC 6AT RWD (217 HP) produces 217 hp and 212 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and reaches 233 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.5 l/100 km, equal to 202 g CO2 per km.

Power
217 hp
Torque
212 Nm
0–100
4.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h

Engine

Power 217 hp
Power (kW) 163 kW
Torque 212 Nm
Displacement 1,796 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 233 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km
City consumption 11.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 202 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,785 mm
Width 1,720 mm
Height 1,118 mm
Wheelbase 2,299 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 110 l
Unladen weight 870 kg
Gross weight limit 1,166 kg
Tyre size 175/55 R16 Front And 225/45 R17 Rear
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Lotus Elise Series 3 1.8L SC 6AT RWD (217 HP) compared with 8,133 trims of other cars from the 2007–2013 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 217 hp 197 hp
better than 70%
Torque 212 Nm 318 Nm
better than 26%
Top speed 233 km/h 211 km/h
better than 75%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.6 s 9.3 s
better than 96%
Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km 7.3 l/100 km
better than 25%
CO2 emissions 202 g/km 166 g/km
better than 17%
Cargo volume 110 l 471 l
better than 1%
Unladen weight 870 kg 1,544 kg
better than 99%

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

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Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elise Series 3

Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elise Series 3
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.6L S 6MT RWD (134 HP) Petrol 134 hp 160 Nm 6.5 s 204 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 149 g/km
1.8L R 6MT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 180 Nm 5.4 s 241 km/h 8.2 l/100 km 196 g/km