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Background grid Buick LaCrosse Sedan 2004-2008 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 1.458 m 2 
+ 34.1 cm
1 1.117 m Spec height1
+ 13.5 cm 2 1.854 m Spec width2
1 1.719 m Spec width2
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Buick LaCrosse Sedan 2004 - 2008
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Buick
LaCrosse
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2008
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Spotted in the USA 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Buick LaCrosse Sedan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 13.5 cm narrower and 34.1 cm lower compared to Buick LaCrosse Sedan 2004

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Size class
Mid-size
382.4 cm
Length
503.2 cm
+120.8
171.9 cm
Width2
185.4 cm
+13.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
111.7 cm
Height1
145.8 cm
+34.1
230 cm
Wheelbase
280.7 cm
+50.7
13 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
876 kg
Weight4,6
1585 kg
+81%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
112 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
453 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40800
Price EU7
€ --
$ 51845
+127%
Price US7
$ 22835
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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inch
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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