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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 SC Touring 2dr

Fuel Delivery	DIESEL
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2298
Trim	Not Available
Price	£35,151
Engine Power - BHP	180
Length	5575 mm
Width	2070 mm
Height	2749 mm

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connectivity
Cruise control and variable speed limiter
Multi-function trip computer
PAS

Entertainment

Aux input socket
Digital radio (DAB)
USB connection

Exterior Features

16W Door mirror mounted side repeater lamps
180 Degree steel rear doors
Automatic lights and wipers
Daytime running lights
Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
Electric windows with electric/heated door mirrors

Interior Features

Dashboard storage areas
Driver's armrest
Driver's seat lumbar support
Glovebox with lid
Height adjustable steering wheel
Pollen filter
Trimmed cab rear bulkhead

Passive Safety

3 point height adjustable seatbelts with pretensioners
Driver's airbag

Security

2 button key
Remote central locking

Technical

12V accessory socket
4 disc brakes
ABS + EBD
Diesel particulate filter
ESC - load adaptive with understeer control
ESP + Hill start assist
Trailer swing assist

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission	Yes
Bore	85
Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2298
Cooling System	FORCED AIR
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Gears	6 SPEED
Manual Transmission	No
Number of Valves	16
Stroke	101.3

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Alternator Amps	185
Badge Engine CC	2.3
Badge Power	180
Clutch	SINGLE DRY PLATE
Exhaust System	CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes	VENTILATED DISCS
Front Suspension	McPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark	3
Ghost model for valuation purposes	No
Rear Brakes	DISCS
Rear Suspension	LEAF SPRINGS
Relative Height	H3
Relative Length	L2
Running Cost League Headings	LARGE
Steering	PAS RACK AND PINION
This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes	No
Vehicle Homologation Class	N1

Performance

BHP	180
Engine Power RPM	3500
Engine Torque NM	400
Engine Torque RPM	1500

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP

Tyres

Automatic Clutch	Yes
Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/65 R16
Tyre Size Rear	225/65 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang	869
Height	2749 mm
Length	5575 mm
Load Deck Height	556
Load Height	2144
Load Length	3083
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches	1380
Load Width	1765
Lower Rear Door Width	1580
Rear Door Height	1820
Rear Overhang	1024
Side Load Door Height	1780
Side Load Door Width	1270
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	13.6 m
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall	14.1
Upper Rear Door Width	1577
Wheelbase	3682 mm
Width (excluding mirrors)	2070 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2470 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	80
Gross Train Weight	6000
Gross Vehicle Weight	3500 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2500
No. of Seats	3
Payload	1386 kg
Plated 2nd Axle	2100
Plated Front Axle	1850

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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 SC Touring 2dr

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Technical

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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