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Background grid BMW 321 Sedan 1938-1941 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 1.6 m 2 
+ 48.3 cm
1 1.117 m Spec height1
+ 7 cm 2
2 1.54 m Spec width2
+ 17.9 cm 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″
BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 - 1941
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BMW
321
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1938 - 1941
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 17.9 cm wider and 48.3 cm lower compared to BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938. It has 7 cm less ground clearance.

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Size class
Mid-size
382.4 cm
Length
450 cm
+67.6
171.9 cm
+17.9
Width2
154 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
111.7 cm
Height1
160 cm
+48.3
230 cm
Wheelbase
275 cm
+45
13 cm
Ground clearance3
20 cm
+7
876 kg
Weight4,6
1000 kg
+15%
2
Seats max.
4
+2
112 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40800
+9048%
Price EU7
€ 446
$ 51845
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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