Lotus Elise
These two British cars are directly targeting uncompromising sport driving enthusiasts. With their Toyota engine, modified and offered in multiple versions, this duo is very light and proposes extraordinary handling. However, if you want to achieve performance nirvana, you’ll have to be flexible enough to slide in behind the wheel and strong enough to put up with a very firm suspension. But the handling makes it all worth it...
Lotus Elise
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$69,995 (2010) |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,317/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 218 hp @ 8,000 rpm (163 kW) |
| Torque | 156 lb·ft @ 5,500 rpm (212 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 | 11.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 377 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 | 914 kg (2,015 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | N/A |
| Trunk | 112 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.9 s |
| 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) |