Specs - 2009 Lotus Elise Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | SC |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | SC |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Engine | BASE | SC |
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| Displacement | 1.8L/110 | 1.8L/110 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Supercharged Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 189 @ 7800 | 218 @ 8000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 133 @ 6800 | 156 @ 5000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | SC |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 44.0 | 44.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 149.0 | 149.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 90.5 | 90.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.8 | 72.8 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | SC |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Steering | BASE | SC |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.8 | 32.8 |
| Suspension | BASE | SC |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Tires | BASE | SC |
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| Front Tire Size | P175/50R16 | P175/50R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/45R17 | P225/45R17 |
| Transmission | BASE | SC |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle | BASE | SC |
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| Front Head Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Front Leg Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | BASE | SC |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 1984 | 2006 |