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    Lotus Elise Base (2000) price & specs

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    $80,000†
    1.8L petrol2D Roadster5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2000 Lotus Elise Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster 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 $80,000 before on-road costs.

    This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 89 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 165 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 36L 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 12 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    128.99 kW/t
    84.18 kW/t
    128.99 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    410 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    1 year
    1 year
    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 Roadster, Petrol, RWD

    $80,000†
    Price & specs

    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
    Stroke Engine: 89.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 9.5
    Main Capacity (L): 36
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Performance

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

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120
    Maximum Power (kW): 89
    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
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    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
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Roadster

    Spoiler

    Location: Front
    Location: Trunk/Hatch

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.1
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 115

    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
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

    Convertible Roof

    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    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

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2077
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 690
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1521

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Alloy

    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 Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    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: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    † 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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