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Generation 1, S1, Series 1

Lotus Elise Open body

09.1996 - 10.2000 · Europe

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Generation 1, S1, Series 1

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Lotus Elise, Generation 1, S1, Series 1, Europe market. This overview covers 5 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1996 - 10.2000). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 5 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
K16, 18K4F
Engine displacement, cc
1796
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2300
Ground clearance, mm
160
Fuel
Petrol AI-95

Specifications and technical details

5 versions

1.8 L, 122 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, двигатель посередине

K16, 18K4F · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8 MT 111 09.1996 - 10.2000

1.8 L, 143 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, двигатель посередине

K16, 18K4F · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8 MT 111S 01.1999 - 10.2000

1.8 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, двигатель посередине

K16, 18K4F · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8 MT Sport 135 01.1998 - 01.1999

1.8 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, двигатель посередине

K16, 18K4F · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8 MT Sport 160 02.2000 - 07.2000

1.8 L, 190 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, двигатель посередине

K16, 18K4F · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8 MT Sport 190 01.1999 - 10.2000

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