2009 Lotus Elise Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1995 -
Weight :	1984 lbs \| 899.927 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	27

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.9 seconds.
Top Speed :	150 mph \| 241.35 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Electronic Ignition and Throttle Control
Displacement :	1796 cc \| 109.6 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	189 BHP (139.104 KW) @ 7800 RPM
Torque :	133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 6800 RPM
Bore :	82.0 mm \| 3.228 in.
Stroke :	85.0 mm \| 3.346 in.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Supercharged Inline 4 \| with Electronic Ignition and Throttle Control
Displacement :	1796 cc \| 109.6 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	218 BHP (160.448 KW) @ 8000 RPM
Torque :	156 Ft-Lbs (212 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	82.0 mm \| 3.228 in.
Stroke :	85.0 mm \| 3.346 in.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual Close Ratio

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20071101
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V280000
Summary	Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
Consequence	A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	WHEELS:HUB
Manufacturer	LOTUS CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20080620
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V179000
Summary	LOTUS IS RECALLING 87 MODEL YEAR 2009 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 2008 THROUGH MAY 5, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE. IF THAT OCCURS, AN INSECURE HUB COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE HANDLING, AND A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence	IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy	LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-245-6887.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 2009 Lotus Elise? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise has a top speed of 150 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Lotus Elise? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise has a wheelbase size of 90.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2009 Lotus Elise? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise has a length of 149.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2009 Lotus Elise? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise has a width of 57.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Lotus Elise? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise was a Coupe.

Q: What engines did the 2009 Lotus Elise have? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1796 cc | 109.6 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 189 BHP (139.104 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 133 Ft-Lbs (180 NM) @ 6800 RPM

Supercharged Inline 4 (1796 cc | 109.6 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 218 BHP (160.448 KW) @ 8000 RPM and 156 Ft-Lbs (212 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2009 Lotus Elise have? A: The 2009 Lotus Elise had a 6 speed Manual Close Ratio gearbox.