Lotus Elise Vehicle Information
The 1996 Lotus Elise weighed 725 kg (1,600 lb). Because of its relatively low weight, it was able to accelerate 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.8 seconds despite its relatively low power output of 118 bhp (88 kW / 120 PS). Braking, cornering, and fuel consumption are also improved by the car's reduced weight.
Series 1 was designed by Julian Thomson, then head of design at Lotus, and Richard Rackham, Lotus's chief engineer.
Besides the standard higher-performance variants listed below, Lotus also released some limited edition models such as Sport 135 (1998/9) with approx 145 bhp (108 kW / 147 PS), Sport 160 (2000) with 150-160 bhp (112-119 kW / 162 PS), and Sport 190 (190 bhp (142 kW / 193 PS)).
These were more competent on track with sports suspension, wheels and tyres, seats according to model. There were other special editions such as the 50th Anniversary Edition (green/gold) celebrating 50 years of Lotus cars, the Type 49 ("Gold Leaf" red and white two-tone), and Type 79 ("JPS" black/gold) which refers to its successful Grand Prix car type numbers.
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Lotus Elise Series 1 Free Download PDF Factory Service Manual / Repair Manual
Model Years: 1996 to 2001 Chassis Code(s): Series 1 1 Workshop Manual Available (See Below)
Lotus Elise S1 Factory Service Manual
Factory Service Manual for Series 1 Elise, contains full specifications, repair, rebuild and maintenance information.