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Lotus Elise Convertible

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Lotus Elise Convertible

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1803 cm3 / 110.0 cu in / 110.0 cu in, 142.0 kW / 190.4 hp / 190.4 hp @ 7800 rpm / 7800 rpm / 7800 rpm, 187.1 N·m / 138.0 lb·ft / 138.0 lb·ft @ 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm, rear wheel drive, consumption 9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg-UK / 25.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from2006
ModelElise ConvertibleIssued until
SerieEliseNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)113 l / 3.99 cu ft / 3.99 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4510 l / 159.27 cu ft / 159.27 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)112 l / 3.96 cu ft / 3.96 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length3790 mm / 149.2 in / 149.2 inTotal (curb) weight896 kg / 1975 lb / 1975 lb
Width1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 inDry weight
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in / 44.1 inLoad capacitykg / lb / lb
Wheelbase2310 mm / 90.9 in / 90.9 inGross (max.) weight900 kg / 1984 lb / 1984 lb
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)1.65 m2 / 17.7 sq ft / 17.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.49 m2 / 5.3 sq ft / 5.3 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)12.3 kW / 16.5 hp / 16.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore82.1 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1803 cm3 / 110.0 cu in / 110.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity449.98 cm3/cylinder / 27.459 cu in/cylinder / 27.459 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio12.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power142.0 kW / 190.4 hp / 190.4 hp at 7800 rpm / 7800 rpm / 7800 rpm
AspirationMax. torque187.1 N·m / 138.0 lb·ft / 138.0 lb·ft at 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)56.8 kW / 76.2 hp / 76.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output78.8 kW/l / 1.731 bhp/cu in / 1.731 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque103.8 N·m/l / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in / 0.91 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio215.4 kW/ton / 163.2 bhp/ton / 163.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg-UK / 25.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions208 g/km / 335 g/mi / 335 g/mi
  Range426 km / 264 mi / 264 mi

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsOptional ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Elise Convertible

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