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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 Sport Final Edition 240 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1798
Trim	Sport Final Ed 240
Price	£47,070
Engine Power - BHP	243
Acceleration	4.5
Top Speed	147 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
Length	3824 mm
Width	1719 mm
Height	1117 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	931 kg

Driver Convenience

Engine start button
PAS
TFT instrument cluster

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic performance management
Twin oil coolers

Entertainment

Radio/single CD player

Exterior Features

Body coloured bumpers
Electric front windows
Final edition side decals
Front fog lights
Front mud flaps
Matt black rear diffuser
Sill protection tape - Clear
Silver finish capped door panels

Interior Features

Acrylic capped door panels
Aluminium window winders
Black cloth door inserts
Black glove dash panel
Black perforated leather gear lever gaiter
Charcoal fabric door card
Face Level Vents
Final Edition build plaque
Footwell divider- Lightweight
Front head restraints
Gear knob - polished Aluminium
Handbrake grip- polished Aluminium
Heater controls - polished Aluminium
Instrument panel, centre console and door panels matched to seat design
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
Sports seats
Steering wheel with black glove centre
Sunvisors

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts
ABS with servo assisted brakes
Driver and passenger airbags
ESP
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
Switchable traction control

Security

Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote alarm system

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Yokohama tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1798
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

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	37.7
WLTP - MPG - High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.7

General

Generation Mark	2
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	3
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	4.5
Engine Power - BHP	243
Engine Power - RPM	7200
Engine Torque - NM	244
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	147 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/50 R16
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	10 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)	48
Minimum Kerbweight	931 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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