Lotus Elise
If you are nostalgic for British sports cars of the 60s, remind yourself that there are two of them still available in Canada: the Lotus Elise and Exige. They are two pure bred ultra light sports coupes designed around a platform and engines supplied by Toyota. The Elise and Exige are uncomfortable and passengers are not welcome.The various four-cylinder engines offered produce horsepower varying between 189 and 257. Handling is divine !
Lotus Elise
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$60,750 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,143/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 189 hp @ 7,800 rpm (141 kW) |
| Torque | 133 lb·ft @ 6,800 rpm (180 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Category | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | Hethel, GB |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 396 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (33′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P175/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | N/A |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 3,785 mm (149″) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,143 mm (45″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm (91″) |
| Weight | 900 kg (1,984 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | N/A |
| Trunk | 112 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
| Braking distance | 34 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 10/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 3/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | 3/10 |
| Average | 60%(view ratings) |