The Cabriolet version of the Elise model has a 1796 cc (109.5 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Lotus Elise Sport 135 has a 5 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 133 bhp (99 kW) @ 6200 rpm.
The Lotus Elise produces torque measuring 129 lb-ft (174.9 Nm) @ 4850 rpm.
The Elise weighs around 756 kg (1666 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 175.9 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 170.6 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Elise Sport 135 - [2002] has a top speed of 129 mph (207.6 kph)
This Elise accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 5.30 seconds or 0-100kph in 5.5s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.34 seconds with a trap speed of 92.4 mph.
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