1999 Lotus Elise

ENGINE
Type In-line four, normally aspirated
Displacement 1.8 liters
Valvetrain DOHC 4-valve
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Bore & Stroke 80.0 mm x 89.3 mm
Horsepower 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 122 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Redline 7000 rpm
Fuel Injection Multi-port
PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 5.6 sec 
1/4 Mile 14.4 sec @ 93.5 mph
Top Speed 126 mph (electronically limited)
Mileage (city/highway) 29/39mpg
Power-to-Weight Ratio 13.9 lbs per bhp
CHASSIS
Suspension
   front Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
   rear Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Unassisted, rack and pinion
Brakes Four-wheel, vacuum assisted, vented discs
   front 11.1 in
   rear 11.1 in
Wheels and Tires
   front Cast alloy 15 x 5.5 in, 185/55R
   rear Cast alloy 16 x 7 in, 205/50R
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five speed manual
Layout Mid-engine, rear wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 3.17
2nd 1.84
3rd 1.31
4th 1.03
5th 0.77
6th na
Final Drive Ratio 3.94:1
DIMENSIONS
Type Two door, two passenger, open-top roadster
Construction Composite body, aluminum frame
Overall Length 146.7 in
Width 67.0 in
Height 47.3 in
Wheelbase 90.6 in
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 42 % / 58 %
Curb Weight 1635 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.5 gallons
Trunk Capacity na
Headroom (front/rear) 36.5 in / na
Legroom (front/rear) 43.5 in / na
The data was obtained by Road & TrackŪ magazine