Lotus Elise

Convertible SC

MSRP

$47,250 - $54,990

Invoice

Not Available

The 2009 Elise is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in two trims, the Convertible and the Convertible SC.

Upon introduction, the Convertible is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 189-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The Convertible SC is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 218-horsepower, supercharged engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

Technical Specs

• Engine

  Standard Engine	1.8L I4
  Standard Transmission	6 Speed Manual
  Cylinders	4
  Horsepower @RPM	218@8000
  Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	20 / 26
  Combined Fuel Economy	Not Listed
  EPA Class	Two Seater
  Number of Valves	16
  Torque @RPM	N/A
  Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
  Turbo (Yes/No)	No
  Overdrive Transmission	Yes
  Battery Output	N/A
  Compression	11.5:1
  Displacement	1796 / 110
  Bore X Stroke	3.23x3.35
  Cruising Range	N/A
  Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
  Power to Weight Ratio	9.2
  Final Drive Ratio	No
  Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
  Supercharged	Yes
  Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
  Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
  Electric Torque RPM	N/A
  Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A

• Capacity and Volume

  Cargo Volume (EPA)	N/A
  Cargo Volume (MFR)	N/A
  Fuel Capacity	10.6
  Passenger Volume (EPA)	N/A
  Passenger Volume (MFR)	N/A
  Box/Cargo Height	N/A
  Box/Cargo Length	N/A
  Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
  Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
  GVWR Standard	N/A
  GVWR Maximum	N/A
  Payload Standard	N/A
  Payload Maximum	N/A

• Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

  Brakes (Front)	Disc
  Brakes (Rear)	Disc
  Driveline	Rear Wheel Drive
  Driveline (Opt)	N/A
  Steering	Rack & Pinion
  Steering Diameter Left	N/A
  Steering Diameter Right	N/A
  Suspension (Front)	Independent
  Suspension (Rear)	Independent
  Tire Type	Passenger
  Tire Width	175 mm
  Tire Aspect Ratio	50
  Tire Construction	Radial
  Tire wheel Diameter	16 in.

• Interior Dimensions

  Seating (Standard)	2
  Seating (Optional)	N/A
  Tow Capacity (Standard)	N/A
  Tow Capacity (Maximum)	N/A
  Headroom (Front)	N/A
  Headroom (Row 2)	N/A
  Hiproom (Front)	N/A
  Hiproom (Row 2)	N/A
  Legroom (Front)	N/A
  Legroom (Row 2)	N/A
  Shoulder Room (Front)	N/A
  Shoulder Room (Row 2)	N/A
  Seating (Maximum)	2
  Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
  Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
  Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
  Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A

• Exterior Dimensions and Weight

  Curb Weight MT	2006
  Curb Weight AT	N/A
  Ground Clearance	5.1
  Height	44.0
  Length	149.0
  Top Type (Standard)	Soft Removable, complete
  Top Type (Optional)	149.0
  Track (Front)	57.4
  Track (Rear)	59.3
  Weight Distribution AT (Front)	N/A
  Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	N/A
  Weight Distribution MT (Front)	38
  Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	62
  Wheelbase	90.6
  Width	67.7
  Doors (Standard)	2
  Doors (Maximum)	2

• Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

  Crash Test Rating	Not Listed
  Sales Volume	N/A
  Where Built	England