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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 SC Sport 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1796
Trim	SC Sport
Price	£37,275
Engine Power - BHP	218
Length	3785 mm
Width	1719 mm
Height	1143 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l

Driver Convenience

Engine start button
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Bilstein dampers
Sports suspension
Twin oil coolers

Entertainment

2 front/2 rear speakers
Radio/single CD player

Exterior Features

Auxiliary front driving lights
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Electric front windows
Front fog lights
Front mud flaps
Rear spoiler
Sill protection tape
Three piece rear silver diffuser

Interior Features

Acrylic capped door panels
Black carpet mats
Black cloth door inserts
Black plain/perforated leather steering wheel
Cloth upholstery
Face Level Vents
Footwell divider- Lightweight
Front head restraints
Gear knob - polished Aluminium
Handbrake grip- polished Aluminium
Heater controls - polished Aluminium
Leather sunvisors
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
Probax sports seats

Passive Safety

ABS with servo assisted brakes
Cross drilled brake discs
Driver and passenger airbags
Traction control

Security

Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote alarm system

Wheels

17" rear + 16" front 6 twin spoke silver finish alloy wheels
Tool kit
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Yokohama tyres

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.623
HC	0.093
Noise Level dB(A)	75
NOx	0.023
Standard Emissions	EURO 5

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1796
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85
Engine Layout	MID ENGINE TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	3
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
EURO NCAP Front and Side Impact test - Star Rating.	N/A
EURO NCAP Pedestrian test - Star Rating.	N/A
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

Engine Power - BHP

218

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	175/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Wheel Style	6 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1143 mm
Length	3785 mm
Wheelbase	2300 mm
Width	1719 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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