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Quick notes on Lotus Elise transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6900 rpm
    • Average torque: 228 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 905 kg / 1996 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1310 kg / 2889 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

Gearbox types in 2011 Lotus Elise through generations

  • 1.6 —6 MT (160 Nm)
  • CR 1.6 —6 MT (160 Nm)
  • S 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • S CR 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • Cup R 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • S Cup 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • Cup 250 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • Cup 260 1.8 —6 MT (255 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • CR 1.6 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • S 1.8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S CR 1.8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • S Cup 1.8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • Cup 250 1.8 6 MT—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • Cup 260 1.8 6 MT—4 s to 60 mph (4.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • CR 1.6 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • S 1.8 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • S CR 1.8 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • Cup R 1.8 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • S Cup 1.8 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • Cup 250 1.8 6 MT—7200 rpm.
  • Cup 260 1.8 6 MT—7200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    CR 1.6 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    S 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    S CR 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    Cup R 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    S Cup 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    Cup 250 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7200 rpm. 84%
    Cup 260 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7200 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CR 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S CR 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle Cup R 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle S Cup 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle Cup 260 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6933 rpm
      • Average torque: 220 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 896 kg / 1976 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1301 kg / 2869 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Lotus Elise through generations

  • Cup 250 1.8 —6 AT (250 Nm)
  • Sport 1.6 —6 MT (160 Nm)
  • Sport 220 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • Cup 250 1.8 6 AT—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • Sport 1.6 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • Sport 220 1.8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • Cup 250 1.8 6 AT—7200 rpm.
  • Sport 1.6 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • Sport 220 1.8 6 MT—6800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    Cup 250 1.8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 7200 rpm. 84%
    Sport 1.6 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    Sport 220 1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle Sport 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle Sport 220 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6800 rpm
      • Average torque: 250 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 896 kg / 1976 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1301 kg / 2869 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Lotus Elise through generations

  • 1.8 —6 MT (250 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 6 MT—6800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6767 rpm
      • Average torque: 174 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 804 kg / 1773 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1164 kg / 2567 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 Lotus Elise through generations

  • 1.8 i 16V —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 —5 MT (175 Nm)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R —6 MT (180 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 5 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R 6 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 5 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R 6 MT—7800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    1.8 i 16V 111 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 84%
    1.8 i 16V 111R Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7800 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111R
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 4.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7800 rpm
      • Average torque: 171 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 660 kg / 1455 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 975 kg / 2150 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 Lotus Elise through generations

  • 1.8 i 16V —5 MT (171 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—7800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 7800 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6250 rpm
      • Average torque: 170 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 730 kg / 1610 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1045 kg / 2304 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1996 Lotus Elise through generations

  • 1.8 i 16V —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S —5 MT (174 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S 5 MT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S 5 MT—7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    1.8 i 16V 111S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 7000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%