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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 R 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1796
Trim	R
Price	£32,675
Engine Power - BHP	189
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	150 mph
Length	3785 mm
Width	1719 mm
Height	1143 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l
Minimum Kerbweight	860 kg

Driver Convenience

Engine start button

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
Sill protection tape - Clear
Silver finish capped door panels
Three piece rear silver diffuser

Interior Features

Acrylic capped door panels
Black carpet mats
Black cloth door inserts
Black glove dash panel
Black perforated leather gear lever gaiter
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
Interior stowage net
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
ProBax seats
Steering wheel with black glove centre
Sunvisors

Passive Safety

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

Security

Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote alarm system

Wheels

17" rear + 16" front 8 spoke high power silver finish alloy wheels
Tool kit
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Yokohama tyres

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.46
HC	0.076
Noise Level dB(A)	74
NOx	0.016
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	46D
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

0 to 60 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	189
Engine Power - RPM	7800
Engine Torque - NM	181
Engine Torque - RPM	6800
Top Speed	150 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	175/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Wheel Style	8 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
Gross Vehicle Weight	1166 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	112 l
Max. Loading Weight	306 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	860 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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