All Lotus modelsLotus Elise: generations and engines
The Lotus Elise has been built since 1995 in 6 generations, with 18 engine versions in our catalog (roadster). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years1995–present
Generations6
Engine versions18
Power120–253 hp
Body stylesRoadster
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Lotus Elise generations
- 1995–2000
Lotus Elise (Series 1)
Engines below - 2000–2010
- 2000
Lotus Elise 340 R
Engines below - 2011–2018
Lotus Elise (Series 3)
Engines below - 2015–2017
Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition
Engines below - 2017–present
Lotus Elise (Series 3, facelift 2017)
Engines below
Specs
Lotus Elise engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Lotus Elise (Series 1)1995–2000 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i 16V (120 hp) | 1995–2000 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 5.9 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 hp) | 1997–2000 | Gasoline | 146 hp (107 kW) | 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) | 5.4 s | 132 mph (213 km/h) |
Lotus Elise 340 R2000 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i 16V (180 hp) | 2000 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 126 lb-ft (171 Nm) | 4.6 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
Lotus Elise (Series 3)2011–2018 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (136 hp) | 2011–2017 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 6.5 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | |
| CR 1.6 (136 hp) | 2011–2017 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 6.5 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | |
| Cup R 1.8 (220 hp) | 2012–2015 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | |||
| S 1.8 (220 hp) | 2012–2017 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.6 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) | |
| S CR 1.8 (220 hp) | 2012–2017 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.6 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) | |
| S Cup 1.8 (220 hp) | 2012–2016 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.6 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | |
| Cup 250 1.8 (246 hp) | 2016–2017 | Gasoline | 246 hp (181 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.3 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) | |
| Cup 260 1.8 (253 hp) | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 253 hp (186 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 4.2 s | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition2015–2017 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (220 hp) | 2015–2017 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.6 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) |
Lotus Elise (Series 3, facelift 2017)2017–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup 250 1.8 (246 hp) | 2017–present | Gasoline | 246 hp (181 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.3 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) | |
| Sport 1.6 (136 hp) | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 6.5 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | |
| Sport 220 1.8 (220 hp) | 2017–present | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 4.6 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) |
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