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    2013 Lotus Elise

    The 2013 Lotus Elise is a sport. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $85,990 for the Club Racer variant and topping out at $96,990 for the S variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Elise available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2013.

    The 2013 Elise was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Lotus Elise include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/160Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (162kW/250Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $85,990 - $96,990
    Transmission
    6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Convertible
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $85,990 - $96,990
    Transmission
    6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Convertible
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2013 Lotus Elise

    Available Variants

    The Lotus Elise comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Club Racer and the most expensive being S.

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    Power to Weight
    111.36 - 179.2 kW/t
    63.33 kW/t
    218.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 7.5 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    11.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    533 - 635 km
    396 km
    1,404 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    57,936 km - Unlimited
    57,936 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 mm
    108 mm
    140 mm
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    2013 Lotus Elise

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    2013 Lotus Elise

    Dimensions

    3,824 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,117 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,824 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,117 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2013 Lotus Elise

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Club Racer variant that starts from $85,990.

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    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the S variant that starts from $96,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is 0 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Lotus Elise is the Club Racer variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 162kW of power and 250nm of torque are the S Club Racer and S variants.

    The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.

    The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

    † 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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