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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 S Cup 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1796
Trim	S Cup
Price	£43,975
Engine Power - BHP	217
Acceleration	4.2
Top Speed	140 mph
Length	3824 mm
Width	1719 mm
Height	1117 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	932 kg

Driver Convenience

Engine start button

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Anti roll bar
Dynamic performance management
Noise insulation
Uprated sports suspension

Entertainment

2 front/2 rear speakers
Radio/single CD player

Exterior Features

Body coloured bumpers
Chrome exhaust tailpipe
Electric front windows
Front fog lights
Front mud flaps
Matt black rear diffuser
Matt silver finish door mirrors
Sill protection tape - Clear
Silver finish capped door panels

Interior Features

Aluminium window winders
Atom cloth/SuedeTex upholstery
Black carpet mats
Black glove dash panel
Black perforated leather gear lever gaiter
Black plain/perforated leather steering wheel
Face Level Vents
Footwell divider- Lightweight
Front head restraints
Gear knob - polished Aluminium
Handbrake grip- polished Aluminium
Heater
Heater controls - polished Aluminium
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
Steering wheel with black glove centre
Sunvisors

Packs

Sport pack - Elise

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts
ABS with servo assisted brakes
Cross drilled brake discs

Security

Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote alarm system

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Yokohama tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro 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
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
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	4.2
Engine Power - BHP	217
Engine Power - RPM	6800
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	4600
Top Speed	140 mph

Tyres

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1117 mm
Length	3824 mm
Wheelbase	2300 mm
Width	1719 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1850 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1141 kg
Max. Loading Weight	209 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	932 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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