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Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 1996-2001 Lotus Elise Roadster 2001-2011
Spec height1 45 in 2
1 45 in Spec height1
+ 0.2 in 2
2 67 in Spec width2
+ 0.71 in 1 67.7 in Spec width2
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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″
Lotus Elise Roadster 1996 - 2001
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1996 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001 vs. Lotus Elise (S1) Roadster 1996


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001 is 0.71 in wider and equally high compared to Lotus Elise (S1) Roadster 1996. It has 0.2 in less ground clearance.

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Size class
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149 in
+2.3
Length
146.7 in
67.7 in
+0.7
Width2
67 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
45 in
Height1
45 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
5.3 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+0.2
1737.2 lbs
+17%
Weight4,6
1488.1 lbs
2
Seats max.
2
4.1 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
4.1 cu ft
-- 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
€ 33080
+31%
Price EU7
€ 25360
$ 42990
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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