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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 S Touring 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1796
Trim	S Touring
Price	£39,925
Engine Power - BHP	217
Acceleration	4.2
Top Speed	145 mph
Length	3824 mm
Width	1719 mm
Height	1117 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	924 kg

Driver Convenience

Cruise control
Engine start button

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Noise insulation

Entertainment

2 front/2 rear speakers
Ipod adapter
Radio/single CD player
USB connection

Exterior Features

Auxiliary front driving lights
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Electric front windows
Front fog lights
Front mud flaps
Sill protection tape - Clear
Silver finish capped door panels

Interior Features

Aluminium window winders
Black full carpet set
Black glove dash panel
Black plain/perforated leather steering wheel
Cup Holder
Embroidered logo floor mats - black
Face Level Vents
Footwell divider- Lightweight
Front head restraints
Full leather interior
Gear knob - polished Aluminium
Handbrake grip- polished Aluminium
Heater controls - polished Aluminium
Interior stowage net
Leather door inserts
Leather door panels
Leather front centre console
Leather handbrake gaiter
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
ProBax seats
Steering wheel with black glove centre
Sunvisors
Trinket tray stowage unit

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts
ABS with servo assisted brakes
Cross drilled brake discs
Driver and passenger airbags
Seatbelt pre-tensioners

Security

Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote alarm system

Wheels

17" rear + 16" front 6 Y spoke light alloy wheels
Tool kit
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Yokohama tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1796
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85
Engine Layout	MID ENGINE TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	3
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
EURO NCAP Front and Side Impact test - Star Rating.	N/A
EURO NCAP Pedestrian test - Star Rating.	N/A
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	4.2
Engine Power - BHP	217
Engine Power - RPM	6800
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	4600
Top Speed	145 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	175/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	6 SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1117 mm
Length	3824 mm
Wheelbase	2300 mm
Width	1719 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1850 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1141 kg
Max. Loading Weight	217 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	924 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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