Autoknowtive
Lotus Elise
Lotus built the Elise in 1997–2021. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2005 Lotus Elise to the 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1997–2021
- Brand from
- UK
- Part of
- Geely
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 192 hp in the 2005 Elise to 240 hp in the 2021 Elise Sport 240 Final Edition. It got heavier along the way: 860 kg for the 2005 car, 922 kg for the 2021. The most powerful here is the 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition at 240 hp (179 kW), more than 51% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition, in 4.5 s.
Every Elise in the catalog
2008 Lotus Elise SC
2011 Lotus Elise
2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Elise | 192 hp (143 kW) | 134 lb-ft (182 Nm) | 5.2 s | 150 mph (241 km/h) | 860 kg (1,896 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2008 Elise SC | 218 hp (163 kW) | 156 lb-ft (212 Nm) | 4.6 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | 870 kg (1,918 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg |
| 2011 Elise | 217 hp (162 kW) | 156 lb-ft (212 Nm) | 4.6 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | 870 kg (1,918 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2021 Elise Sport 240 Final Edition | 240 hp (179 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | 4.5 s | 147 mph (237 km/h) | 922 kg (2,033 lb) | inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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