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Background grid BMW Z3 Roadster 1999-2002 Lotus Elise Roadster 1996-2001
Spec height1 50.9 in 2 
+ 5.91 in
1 45 in Spec height1
+ 1.54 in 2 68.5 in Spec width2
1 67 in Spec width2
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Lotus Elise Roadster 1996 - 2001
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1996 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW Z3 Roadster 1999 - 2002
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BMW
Z3
Roadster
Gen. 1.1 | 1999 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S1) Roadster 1996 vs. BMW Z3 (E36) Roadster 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S1) Roadster 1996 is 1.54 in narrower and 5.91 in lower compared to BMW Z3 (E36) Roadster 1999. It offers 31% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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146.7 in
Length
159.4 in
+12.7
67 in
Width2
68.5 in
+1.5
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
45 in
Height1
50.9 in
+5.9
90.6 in
Wheelbase
96.3 in
+5.7
5.5 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1488.1 lbs
Weight4,6
2855 lbs
+92%
2
Seats max.
2
4.1 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
5.8 cu ft
+42%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 25360
+4%
Price EU7
€ 24542
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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