Lotus Elise 2dr open

1.8 SC Sport Touring

The Elise is all about the driver, and the level of indulgence it delivers to the lucky person behind the dinky steering wheel is out of all proportion to its price and power. Toyota engine provides the top-end excitement the old Rover lump always lacked.

  • Price

  • £36,050

  • Autocar Rating

  • 8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  No Rating

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 550
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox TBA
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt TBA
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering TBA
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel TBA
Side airbag TBA
Side impact bars TBA
Traction control 300
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning 1000
Climate control TBA
Cruise control TBA
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows TBA
Electric mirrors TBA
Electric sunroof TBA
Heated mirrors TBA
Leather seats TBA
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj TBA
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj TBA
Steering reach adj TBA
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD TBA
Radio TBA
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation TBA
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Open
Boot space (max ltr) 112
Boot space (min ltr) TBA
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 1796/4
Engine position M
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1117
Kerb weight (kg) 903
Length (mm) 3785
Max power (bhp/rpm) 217/8000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 156/5000
Multi CD TBA
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 2
Radio TBA
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation TBA
Towing weight (kg) TBA
Turning circle (m) TBA
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1719

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 4.4
Max speed (mph) 150

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) TBA
CO2 rating (g/km) 202
Combined mpg 33.2
Extra urban mpg 42.2
Insurance group 20
Manufacturer's warranty 2yr/UL + 2yr Paint + 2yr Breakdown
Pence per mile N/A
Service intervals 9k
Servicing cost over 3yrs N/A
Tank capacity (gallons) 9.6
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) N/A
Typical insurance quote 963
Urban mpg 24.3

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 12526 12526
Tax payable at 22% 2755.72 5511.44
Tax payable at 44% 2755.72 5511.44

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Traction control 300
Metallic paint 550
Air conditioning 1000
 
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