Modified Homepage
Facebook

1999 Lotus Elise Vs. 2000 SVT Ford Mustang Cobra R - Road Test

Does Size Matter? Are We Crazy? Read On

1999 Lotus Elise 2000 Svt Mustang Cobra R Lotus Corner

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.
Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!

*Please enter your username

*Please enter your password

*Please enter your comments
Comments:
Not Registered?Signup Here
(1024 character limit)
Modified