How fast is the Lotus Elise?

Top speed: 140 mph (225 km/h) Weight: 932 kg (2,055 lb) (dry weight) Downforce: 125 kg (276 lb) at 140 mph (225 km/h)

How fast does a lotus go 0 60?

Lotus says the Evora GT will run from 0-60-mph in 3.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 188 mph, slotting it right between a Porsche 911 and 911 Carrera S; its starting price falls right between those competitors as well.

Is a Lotus Elise a super car?

The Lotus Elise might be closer to supercars than some will say. B​ut let’s focus on their best-seller: The Elise. And yes, we think it’s a supercar. The Elise comes with a tiny supercharged 1.8-litres Toyota engine that is mounted centrally, just like on supercars, that delivers 246 horsepower.

What is the fastest Lotus?

The new Lotus Evora GT for 2020 model year (North America)

• Fastest and most powerful road-going Lotus for USA and Canada – top speed 188 mph (303 km/h)
• 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and 422 PS.
• Weight only 3,104 lbs (1,408 kg), 71 lbs (32 kg) lighter than the Evora 400.
• Available to order now.

Can you daily an Elise?

While it may not have space or creature comfort, there is nothing quite like zooming to work in our favorite little racecar. If you want to look cool driving up, until you practically need the jaws of life to extract you from the car once you get to the office, the Lotus Elise might be a great daily driver to you.

Does Lotus Elise have power steering?

However, some of the best-steering vehicles—purebred, lightweight sports cars—have had no power-steering assist, such as the Acura NSX from the early 1990s, the Lotus Elise and Exige, and the Alfa Romeo 4C, which is the last remaining new car that forgoes power steering.

Do Lotus cars hold value?

Because the cars are rare and limited, they have held their value pretty well, and this also helps them hold their ground once they’ve been rebuilt.

What is the slowest Lotus?

Lotus’ Elise
Lotus’ Elise has been named the slowest depreciating performance car on the market today. According to a research made by What Car?, the British model managed to retain up to 95% of its price after 12 months since it was purchased new.

What’s the average speed of a Lotus Elise?

At speeds over 70 mph, the Elise simply sails over the tops of most bumps and remains rock-steady well into triple digits. Wind noise from the soft-top is minimal and freeway passes can usually be accomplished in 6th gear.

When does VVTL-i start on a Lotus Elise?

Thanks to the revised engine management, VVTL-i actuation (Toyota’s variable valve timing and lift) now hits at 6200 rpm (vs. the Celica’s 6400 rpm), meaning you don’t have to wait quite so long for the engine to reach the high-speed cam.

What makes Lotus Elise such a good car?

With so little mass to haul around, the Elise doesn’t need a ton of horsepower to go fast, huge brakes to slow down or massive wheels and tires to handle well. Extensive use of aluminum allows the Elise to achieve its extreme light weight without sacrificing rigidity.

How much does a Lotus Elise touring package cost?

For those interested in a less racy Elise, an available Touring package ($1350) adds leather seats/trim, electric windows, full carpeting and extra sound deadening. The running gear remains the same as stock, though the package adds 15 lb. to overall weight (funny how the Elise causes one to start counting pounds).