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Comparison Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) & BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i (218 Hp)


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Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp)
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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i (218 Hp)
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Brand: Lotus BMW
Model: Elise 1 Series
Generation: Elise (Series 1) 1 Series Convertible (E88)
Engine / modification: 1.8 i 16V (120 Hp) 125i (218 Hp)
Production start: 1995 year 2008 year
Production end: 2000 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.6 l/100 km 11.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.7 l/100 km 6.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.33
Fuel tank volume: 36 l 53 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 195 g/km
Power: 120 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 6100 rpm.
Maximum speed: 202 km/h 238 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.9 sec 6.8 sec
Torque: 165 Nm/3000 rpm. 270 Nm @ 2500-4250 rpm.
Model Engine: N52B30
Engine position: Middle, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1796 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.2 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 10.7
Piston Stroke: 89.3 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 3726 mm 4360 mm
Width: 1701 mm 1748 mm
Height: 1202 mm 1411 mm
Wheelbase: 2300 mm 2660 mm
Front track: 1440 mm 1474 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1453 mm 1507 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 210 l 260 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 305 l
Front suspension: Helical spring Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 940 kg 1950 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 690 kg 1510 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg
Tire size: 185/55; 205/50 VR16 205/50 R17 89 W
Wheel rims size: 7J x 17