Lotus Elise 1.8L SC 6MT (218 HP)
Lotus Elise · 2008 - present · Petrol
The Lotus Elise 1.8L SC 6MT (218 HP) produces 218 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 199 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 212 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 233 km/h
Engine
| Power | 218 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 212 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,796 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 l |
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 | 199 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,785 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,717 mm |
| Height | 1,115 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo volume | 112 l |
| Unladen weight | 870 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,120 kg |
| Tyre size | 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Lotus Elise 1.8L SC 6MT (218 HP) compared with 7,586 trims of other cars from the 2005–2011 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | 191 hp |
better than 72%
|
| Torque | 212 Nm | 305 Nm |
better than 29%
|
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 209 km/h |
better than 76%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 9.6 s |
better than 97%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.5 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
better than 29%
|
| CO2 emissions | 199 g/km | 179 g/km |
better than 25%
|
| Cargo volume | 112 l | 471 l |
better than 1%
|
| Unladen weight | 870 kg | 1,520 kg |
better than 99%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Lotus Elise
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 5MT (122 HP) | Petrol | 121 hp | 168 Nm | 5.7 s | 200 km/h | 7.4 l/100 km | 170 g/km | |
| 1.8L S 5MT (136 HP) | Petrol | 136 hp | 172 Nm | 6.1 s | 208 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 179 g/km | |
| 1.8L R 6MT (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 180 Nm | 5.4 s | 222 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 196 g/km |