1996 Lotus Elise S1 Specifications

1996 Lotus Elise Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Cabriolet version of the Elise model has a 1796 cc (109.5 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Lotus Elise S1 has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1996 Lotus Elise Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1996 Lotus Elise reaches its peak power of 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 5500 rpm.

Torque:

The 1996 Lotus Elise produces torque measuring 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The Elise weighs around 731 kg (1611 lb). The 1996 Lotus Elise Power to weight is 161.4 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 166.8 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1996 Lotus Elise 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1996 Lotus Elise has a top speed of 126 mph (202.7 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1996 Lotus Elise accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 5.80 seconds or 0-100kph in 6.0s. The 1996 Lotus Elise estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 14.49 seconds with a trap speed of 89.7 mph.

1996 Elise S1 Rivals:

• 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo 2.0
• 2007 Audi A3 S3 2.0TFSI Quattro
• 2022 Mercedes EQE SUV 350+

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