Lotus Elise Curb Weight in Easy-to-Read Graphs


Average weight of Lotus Elise

2011 Elise II (series 3)

Quick notes on Lotus Elise weight

    • Average weight for generation: 905 kg (1996 lbs)
    • Difference from world average: 578 kg or 1274 lbs lighter
    • Difference from world's heaviest: 3548 kg or 7824 lbs lighter
    • Load to one wheel: 226 kg (499 lbs)
    • Maximum allowable weight: 1055 kg (2326 lbs)
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg per 1 Nm
    • Weight to length ratio: 4.2 mm per 1 kg
    • Engine capacity to weight: 2 cc per 1 kg
    • Pounds per 1 kW: 13 lbs/kW
    • Weightly rating: 4 / 10

2017 Lotus Elise curb weight

  • 1.6 —876 kg (1932 lbs)
  • CR 1.6 —848 kg (1870 lbs)
  • S 1.8 —924 kg (2037 lbs)
  • S CR 1.8 —905 kg (1996 lbs)
  • Cup R 1.8 —900 kg (1985 lbs)
  • S Cup 1.8 —952 kg (2099 lbs)
  • Cup 250 1.8 —931 kg (2053 lbs)
  • Cup 260 1.8 —902 kg (1989 lbs)

    2017 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.6 —24 kg/mpg (53 lbs/mpg)
  • CR 1.6 —23 kg/mpg (51 lbs/mpg)
  • S 1.8 —30 kg/mpg (66 lbs/mpg)
  • S CR 1.8 —29 kg/mpg (64 lbs/mpg)
  • S Cup 1.8 —31 kg/mpg (68 lbs/mpg)
  • Cup 250 1.8 —30 kg/mpg (66 lbs/mpg)
  • Cup 260 1.8 —29 kg/mpg (64 lbs/mpg)

    2017 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.6 is 40.9% lighter than average
  • CR 1.6 is 42.8% lighter than average
  • S 1.8 is 37.7% lighter than average
  • S CR 1.8 is 39% lighter than average
  • Cup R 1.8 is 39.3% lighter than average
  • S Cup 1.8 is 35.8% lighter than average
  • Cup 250 1.8 is 37.2% lighter than average
  • Cup 260 1.8 is 39.2% lighter than average
  • Vehicle Curb weight Difference from world's smallest Weight to power ratio 0—60 mph acceleration ratio Consumption ratio
    1.6 876 kg /
    1932 lbs
    451 kg (995 lbs) heavier 6 kg to 1 hp 141 kg/s (311 lbs/s) 139 kg/L
    (306 lbs/L)
    CR 1.6 848 kg /
    1870 lbs
    423 kg (933 lbs) heavier 6 kg to 1 hp 137 kg/s (302 lbs/s) 135 kg/L
    (298 lbs/L)
    S 1.8 924 kg /
    2037 lbs
    499 kg (1100 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 210 kg/s (463 lbs/s) 123 kg/L
    (271 lbs/L)
    S CR 1.8 905 kg /
    1996 lbs
    480 kg (1059 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 206 kg/s (454 lbs/s) 121 kg/L
    (267 lbs/L)
    Cup R 1.8 900 kg /
    1985 lbs
    475 kg (1048 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp - -
    S Cup 1.8 952 kg /
    2099 lbs
    527 kg (1162 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 216 kg/s (476 lbs/s) 127 kg/L
    (280 lbs/L)
    Cup 250 1.8 931 kg /
    2053 lbs
    506 kg (1116 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 227 kg/s (501 lbs/s) 124 kg/L
    (273 lbs/L)
    Cup 260 1.8 902 kg /
    1989 lbs
    477 kg (1052 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 226 kg/s (498 lbs/s) 120 kg/L
    (265 lbs/L)
    Vehicle 1.6
    Curb weight 876 kg /
    1932 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 451 kg (451 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 6 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 141 kg/s (311 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 139 kg/L
    (306 lbs/L)
    Vehicle CR 1.6
    Curb weight 848 kg /
    1870 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 423 kg (423 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 6 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 137 kg/s (302 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 135 kg/L
    (298 lbs/L)
    Vehicle S 1.8
    Curb weight 924 kg /
    2037 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 499 kg (499 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 210 kg/s (463 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 123 kg/L
    (271 lbs/L)
    Vehicle S CR 1.8
    Curb weight 905 kg /
    1996 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 480 kg (480 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 206 kg/s (454 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 121 kg/L
    (267 lbs/L)
    Vehicle Cup R 1.8
    Curb weight 900 kg /
    1985 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 475 kg (475 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio -
    Consumption ratio -
    Vehicle S Cup 1.8
    Curb weight 952 kg /
    2099 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 527 kg (527 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 216 kg/s (476 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 127 kg/L
    (280 lbs/L)
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Curb weight 931 kg /
    2053 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 506 kg (506 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 227 kg/s (501 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 124 kg/L
    (273 lbs/L)
    Vehicle Cup 260 1.8
    Curb weight 902 kg /
    1989 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 477 kg (477 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 226 kg/s (498 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 120 kg/L
    (265 lbs/L)

    2017.5 Elise (facelift 2017, series 3)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise weight

      • Average weight for generation: 896 kg (1976 lbs)
      • Difference from world average: 587 kg or 1294 lbs lighter
      • Difference from world's heaviest: 3583 kg or 7901 lbs lighter
      • Load to one wheel: 224 kg (494 lbs)
      • Maximum allowable weight: 1046 kg (2306 lbs)
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg per 1 Nm
      • Weight to length ratio: 4.3 mm per 1 kg
      • Engine capacity to weight: 1.9 cc per 1 kg
      • Pounds per 1 kW: 13 lbs/kW
      • Weightly rating: 4 / 10

    2017 Lotus Elise curb weight

  • Cup 250 1.8 —917 kg (2022 lbs)
  • Sport 1.6 —866 kg (1910 lbs)
  • Sport 220 1.8 —904 kg (1993 lbs)

    2017 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • Cup 250 1.8 —30 kg/mpg (66 lbs/mpg)
  • Sport 1.6 —23 kg/mpg (51 lbs/mpg)
  • Sport 220 1.8 —29 kg/mpg (64 lbs/mpg)

    2017 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • Cup 250 1.8 is 38.2% lighter than average
  • Sport 1.6 is 41.6% lighter than average
  • Sport 220 1.8 is 39% lighter than average
  • Vehicle Curb weight Difference from world's smallest Weight to power ratio 0—60 mph acceleration ratio Consumption ratio
    Cup 250 1.8 917 kg /
    2022 lbs
    492 kg (1085 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 224 kg/s (494 lbs/s) 122 kg/L
    (269 lbs/L)
    Sport 1.6 866 kg /
    1910 lbs
    441 kg (973 lbs) heavier 6 kg to 1 hp 140 kg/s (309 lbs/s) 137 kg/L
    (302 lbs/L)
    Sport 220 1.8 904 kg /
    1993 lbs
    479 kg (1056 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 205 kg/s (452 lbs/s) 121 kg/L
    (267 lbs/L)
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Curb weight 917 kg /
    2022 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 492 kg (492 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 224 kg/s (494 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 122 kg/L
    (269 lbs/L)
    Vehicle Sport 1.6
    Curb weight 866 kg /
    1910 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 441 kg (441 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 6 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 140 kg/s (309 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 137 kg/L
    (302 lbs/L)
    Vehicle Sport 220 1.8
    Curb weight 904 kg /
    1993 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 479 kg (479 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 205 kg/s (452 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 121 kg/L
    (267 lbs/L)

    2015 Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise weight

      • Average weight for generation: 896 kg (1976 lbs)
      • Difference from world average: 587 kg or 1294 lbs lighter
      • Difference from world's heaviest: 3604 kg or 7947 lbs lighter
      • Load to one wheel: 224 kg (494 lbs)
      • Maximum allowable weight: 1046 kg (2306 lbs)
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg per 1 Nm
      • Weight to length ratio: 4.3 mm per 1 kg
      • Engine capacity to weight: 1.9 cc per 1 kg
      • Pounds per 1 kW: 12 lbs/kW
      • Weightly rating: 4 / 10

    2015 Lotus Elise curb weight

  • 1.8 —896 kg (1976 lbs)

    2015 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.8 —29 kg/mpg (64 lbs/mpg)

    2015 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.8 is 39.6% lighter than average
  • Vehicle Curb weight Difference from world's smallest Weight to power ratio 0—60 mph acceleration ratio Consumption ratio
    1.8 896 kg /
    1976 lbs
    471 kg (1039 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 204 kg/s (450 lbs/s) 119 kg/L
    (262 lbs/L)
    Vehicle 1.8
    Curb weight 896 kg /
    1976 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 471 kg (471 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 204 kg/s (450 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 119 kg/L
    (262 lbs/L)

    2000 Elise II (series 2)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise weight

      • Average weight for generation: 804 kg (1773 lbs)
      • Difference from world average: 679 kg or 1497 lbs lighter
      • Difference from world's heaviest: 3650 kg or 8049 lbs lighter
      • Load to one wheel: 201 kg (443 lbs)
      • Maximum allowable weight: 954 kg (2104 lbs)
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg per 1 Nm
      • Weight to length ratio: 4.7 mm per 1 kg
      • Engine capacity to weight: 2.2 cc per 1 kg
      • Pounds per 1 kW: 15 lbs/kW
      • Weightly rating: 4 / 10

    2004 Lotus Elise curb weight

  • 1.8 i 16V —756 kg (1667 lbs)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 —805 kg (1775 lbs)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R —850 kg (1874 lbs)

    2004 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V —24 kg/mpg (53 lbs/mpg)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 —24 kg/mpg (53 lbs/mpg)

    2004 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V is 49% lighter than average
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 is 45.7% lighter than average
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R is 42.7% lighter than average
  • Vehicle Curb weight Difference from world's smallest Weight to power ratio 0—60 mph acceleration ratio Consumption ratio
    1.8 i 16V 756 kg /
    1667 lbs
    331 kg (730 lbs) heavier 6 kg to 1 hp 140 kg/s (309 lbs/s) 102 kg/L
    (225 lbs/L)
    1.8 i 16V 111 805 kg /
    1775 lbs
    380 kg (838 lbs) heavier 5 kg to 1 hp 168 kg/s (370 lbs/s) 117 kg/L
    (258 lbs/L)
    1.8 i 16V 111R 850 kg /
    1874 lbs
    425 kg (937 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 181 kg/s (399 lbs/s) -
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Curb weight 756 kg /
    1667 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 331 kg (331 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 6 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 140 kg/s (309 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 102 kg/L
    (225 lbs/L)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111
    Curb weight 805 kg /
    1775 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 380 kg (380 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 5 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 168 kg/s (370 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio 117 kg/L
    (258 lbs/L)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111R
    Curb weight 850 kg /
    1874 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 425 kg (425 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 181 kg/s (399 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio -

    2000 Elise 340 R

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise weight

      • Average weight for generation: 660 kg (1455 lbs)
      • Difference from world average: 823 kg or 1815 lbs lighter
      • Difference from world's heaviest: 3840 kg or 8468 lbs lighter
      • Load to one wheel: 165 kg (364 lbs)
      • Maximum allowable weight: 810 kg (1786 lbs)
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg per 1 Nm
      • Weight to length ratio: 5.5 mm per 1 kg
      • Engine capacity to weight: 2.7 cc per 1 kg
      • Pounds per 1 kW: 11 lbs/kW
      • Weightly rating: 2 / 10

    2000 Lotus Elise curb weight

  • 1.8 i 16V —660 kg (1455 lbs)

    2000 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V is 55.5% lighter than average
  • Vehicle Curb weight Difference from world's smallest Weight to power ratio 0—60 mph acceleration ratio Consumption ratio
    1.8 i 16V 660 kg /
    1455 lbs
    235 kg (518 lbs) heavier 4 kg to 1 hp 150 kg/s (331 lbs/s) -
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Curb weight 660 kg /
    1455 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 235 kg (235 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 4 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 150 kg/s (331 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio -

    1996 Elise (series 1)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise weight

      • Average weight for generation: 730 kg (1610 lbs)
      • Difference from world average: 753 kg or 1660 lbs lighter
      • Difference from world's heaviest: 3730 kg or 8225 lbs lighter
      • Load to one wheel: 183 kg (403 lbs)
      • Maximum allowable weight: 880 kg (1940 lbs)
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg per 1 Nm
      • Weight to length ratio: 5.1 mm per 1 kg
      • Engine capacity to weight: 2.5 cc per 1 kg
      • Pounds per 1 kW: 16 lbs/kW
      • Weightly rating: 4 / 10

    1997 Lotus Elise curb weight

  • 1.8 i 16V —690 kg (1521 lbs)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S —770 kg (1698 lbs)

    1997 Lotus Elise weight to consumption ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V is 53.5% lighter than average
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S is 48.1% lighter than average
  • Vehicle Curb weight Difference from world's smallest Weight to power ratio 0—60 mph acceleration ratio Consumption ratio
    1.8 i 16V 690 kg /
    1521 lbs
    265 kg (584 lbs) heavier 6 kg to 1 hp 123 kg/s (271 lbs/s) -
    1.8 i 16V 111S 770 kg /
    1698 lbs
    345 kg (761 lbs) heavier 5 kg to 1 hp 151 kg/s (333 lbs/s) -
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Curb weight 690 kg /
    1521 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 265 kg (265 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 6 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 123 kg/s (271 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio -
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111S
    Curb weight 770 kg /
    1698 lbs
    Difference from world's smallest 345 kg (345 lbs) heavier
    Weight to power ratio 5 kg to 1 hp
    0—60 mph acceleration ratio 151 kg/s (333 lbs/s)
    Consumption ratio -