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Background grid BMW Z4 Roadster 2009-2016 Lotus Elise Roadster 2001-2011
Spec height1 50.8 in 2 
+ 5.83 in
1 45 in Spec height1
1 + 0.2 in
+ 17.87 in 2 166.9 in Spec length
1 149 in Spec length
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2001 - 2011
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 2 | 2001 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
BMW Z4 Roadster 2009 - 2016
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BMW
Z4
Roadster
Gen. 2 | 2009 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001 vs. BMW Z4 (E89) Roadster 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001 is 17.87 in shorter and 5.83 in lower compared to BMW Z4 (E89) Roadster 2009. It has 0.2 in more ground clearance and offers 63% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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149 in
Length
166.9 in
+17.9
67.7 in
Width2
70.5 in
+2.8
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
76.81 in
45 in
Height1
50.8 in
+5.8
90.6 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
+7.7
5.3 in
+0.2
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
1737.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3262.8 lbs
+88%
2
Seats max.
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4.1 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
10.9 cu ft
+166%
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Cargo volume max. EU4,5
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-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 33080
Price EU7
€ 36400
+10%
$ 42990
Price US7
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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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