Gallery
S3, every angle
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
ExteriorLotus press / studio
Engineering passport
Specifications
Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power132 hp
Torque160 Nm
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed204 km/h
Weight866 kg
Dimensions & body
Height1117 mm
Wheelbase2300 mm
STORY
The Lotus Elise, launched in 1996, was a compact mid-engined roadster built around a bonded and extruded aluminium chassis, reviving Lotus's lightweight ethos and reviving the company's fortunes. The Series 1 used a Rover K-series engine, while the Series 2 from 2001 later adopted Toyota power, and the Series 3 continued the formula with styling and equipment updates. Production ran through several evolutions until 2021.
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