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    Lotus Elise Base (1997) price & specs

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    $79,995†
    1.8L petrol2D Convertible5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1997 Lotus Elise Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Elise is regarded as a sport built in Great Britain with prices starting at $79,995 before on-road costs.

    This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 88 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 165 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 40L fuel tank

    The Lotus Elise measures 1202mm (47.3 inches) in height, 3726mm (146.7 inches) in length, 1701mm (67.0 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 690kg (1521.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise Base comes standard with 185/50 R15 front tyres and 205/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    127.54 kW/t
    91.83 kW/t
    127.54 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Dimensions

    3,726 mm
    1,701 mm
    1,202 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,726 mm
    Overall Width1,701 mm
    Overall Height1,202 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm
    Load Capacity252 mm

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    Base

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    $79,995†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: 96eec

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 89.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
    Main Capacity (L): 40
    Main Type: Main

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 33
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.7
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 41
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.6
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 25

    Fuel Economy

    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.7
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
    Maximum Speed (mph): 126

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 118
    Maximum Power (kW): 88
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 122
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 165
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 56.7
    Front Track (mm): 1440
    Overall Height (in): 47.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1202
    Overall Length (in): 146.7
    Overall Length (mm): 3726
    Overall Width (in): 67
    Overall Width (mm): 1701
    Rear Track (in): 57.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1453
    Wheelbase (in): 90.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2300

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2077
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 690
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1521

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Door Panel Trim

    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Material: Plastic

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Leather

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 3

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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