The Elise is a driving experience like no other.Few cars can match the delicacy and accuracy of the steering, throttle and brakes. Supremely light and engineered for strength, performance and driver enjoyment.
The 2009 Lotus Elise continues the tradition of refined motoring with a sublime sports car that handles and performs like a race car. The Elise has numerous improvements installed as standard equipment including a new Lotus Tire Pressure Monitoring System that provides instant warning if there is a puncture or if pressures fall below safe levels.
Other upgrades include a stylish new instrument display with a high-definition LCD message panel, clutter-reducing "hidden until lit" warning and shift lights and customizable display options. An alarm/immobilizer system is also incorporated with central locking functions into a new integrated ignition key design. CHASSIS
· Lotus Designed Lightweight Structure of Epoxy Bonded Aluminum Extrusions
· Integral Steel Seatbelt Support Structure and Lightweight Steel Rear Sub-Frame
EXTERIOR
· RTM Composite Fiberglass Body
· Black Soft-Top with Stowage Bag
· LED Taillights with Integral Reflectors
· Daytime Running Lights
· Aerodynamic Rear Diffuser with Central Twin Exhaust
· Solid Paint - Ardent Red or British Racing Green
SUSPENSION
· Fully Independent Suspension with Unequal Length Wishbones
· Bilstein Mono-Tube Gas Damper, Eibach Coaxial Coil Spring
· Front Anti-Sway Bar
· Cast Alloy 8-Spoke Wheels in Silver Finish
· Front Wheels: 5.5J x 16 - 175/55R16
· Rear Wheels: 7.5J x 17 - 225/45R17
· Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS Sports Tires
· 4-Wheel Ventilated/Cross-Drilled Disc Brakes
· Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo Calipers with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
INTERIOR
· Black Cloth Seats with ProBax™ Anatomical Padding
· Air Conditioning, Starter Button, Tinted Glass and Carpet Foot Mats
· Airbags - Driver and Passenger (Passenger Airbag Cannot Be Deactivated)
· Factory Anti-Theft Alarm System with Engine Immobilizer and Remote Locking
· Aluminum Trim - Gear Knob and Handbrake Sleeve
· Leather-Trimmed Momo Steering Wheel
· Alpine 4-Speaker Stereo with In-Dash CD Player
· Intermittent Windshield Wiper
ENGINE
· 189 Horsepower 1.8 Liter, Mid-Mounted 4-Cylinder with DOHC and VVTL-I (Variable Valve Timing
and Lift Intelligence)
· Multi-Point Fuel Injection System with Electronic Ignition and Throttle Control
· Capacity: 1796 cm3
· Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm/85.0 mm
· Maximum Power: 189 hp @7800 rpm
· Maximum Torque: 133 lb ft @6800 rpm
· Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
· Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 Gallons
TRANSMISSION
· 6-Speed Close Ratio
PERFORMANCE
· 0-60 mph 4.9 sec
· 0-100 mph 12.9 sec
· Top Speed 150 mph
· Fuel Consumption 21 City / 27 Highway
· Curb Weight 1984 lbs
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