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Lotus Elise Convertible 1.8 Sport 220 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1796
Trim	Sport 220
Price	£41,470
Engine Power - BHP	220
Acceleration	4.2
Top Speed	145 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	179
Length	3824 mm
Width	1719 mm
Height	1117 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	924 kg

Driver Convenience

Engine start button
PAS

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic performance management
Twin oil coolers

Entertainment

2 rear speakers
Radio/single CD player

Exterior Features

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
Three piece rear silver diffuser

Interior Features

Acrylic capped door panels
Aluminium window winders
Black cloth door inserts
Black glove dash panel
Black perforated leather gear lever gaiter
Face Level Vents
Footwell divider- Lightweight
Front head restraints
Gear knob - polished Aluminium
Handbrake grip- polished Aluminium
Heater controls - polished Aluminium
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest
Steering wheel with black glove centre
Sunvisors

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts
ABS with servo assisted brakes
Driver and passenger airbags
ESP
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
Switchable traction control

Security

Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote alarm system

Wheels

Tool kit
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Yokohama tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	179

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

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.7

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	3
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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	220
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	14 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	1174 kg
Max. Loading Weight	250 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	924 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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