1999 Lotus Elise by Sun International Estimated Price : $55,000 ENGINE Engine Code : B18C5 Type : Inline four, aluminum block and head Valvetrain : DOHC, four valves per cylinder, VTEC variable valve timing Displacement : 1797 cc Bore & Stroke : 81.0mm x 87.2 mm Compression Ratio : 10.6:1 Claimed horsepower : 195 hp @ 8000 rpm Claimed torque: : 130 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm Measured wheel horsepower : 192 hp @ 8000 rpm Measured wheel torque : 132 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm Redline : 8400 rpm DRIVETRAIN Layout : Tranverse mid engine, rear-wheel drive Transmission : Five-speed manual Gear Ratios 1 : 3.230:1 2 : 2.105:1 3 : 1.458:1 4 : 1.107:1 5 : 0.848:1 Final drive : 4.400:1 Differential : Helical limited slip EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Curb Weight : 1,710 lbs. Weight Distribution F/R : 38/62 Overall Length : 146.7 in. Wheelbase : 90.6 in. Overall Width : 66.9 in. Track F/R : 56.6 in./57.4 in. Height : 45.2 in. SUSPENSION Front : Upper and lower control arms, anti-roll bar Rear : Upper and lower control arms Brakes Front : 11.1-inch vented rotors, fixed two-piston opposing calipers Rear : 11.1-inch vented rotors, single-piston sliding calipers WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels : Lotus Motorsport, Front: 15x7 Rear: 16x8 Tires : Yokohama A038-R, Front: 195/50-15 Rear: 225/45-16 PERFORMANCE Acceleration 0-30 mph : 1.8 sec. 0-60 mph : 4.4 sec. 30-50 mph : 1.6 sec. 50-70 mph : 2.2 sec. Quarter mile time : 12.6 sec. Quarter mile speed : 110 mph Road Course Lap Time : 1:03.50 HANDLING Lateral grip (200 ft skidpad) : 1.02g Slalom speed (700 ft.) : 72.9 mph BRAKING 60-0 stopping distance : 119 ft. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | » | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!