The Cabriolet version of the Elise model has a 1796 cc (109.5 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Supercharged Petrol engine.
This particular Lotus Elise SC 1.8 has a 6 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The Elise's 1796 cc (109.5 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 217 bhp (161 kW) @ 8000 rpm.
The Lotus Elise produces torque measuring 156 lb-ft (211.5 Nm) @ 6000 rpm.
The Elise weighs around 903 kg (1990 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 240.3 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 172.7 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Elise SC 1.8 - [2007] has a top speed of 148 mph (238.1 kph)
This Elise accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.40 seconds or 0-100kph in 4.5s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.83 seconds with a trap speed of 103.0 mph.
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