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2011 Lotus Elise vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II

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      Here’s how the 2011 Lotus Elise and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1989 Lotus Elan II comes in at 3900 mm (153.54 in), giving it a 76 mm (2.99 in) (1.9 %) advantage over the 2011 Lotus Elise at 3824 mm (150.55 in). Looking at width, the 1989 Lotus Elan II stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 16 mm (0.63 in) (0.9 %) wider than the 2011 Lotus Elise at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1989 Lotus Elan II reaches 1240 mm (48.82 in), which is 123 mm (4.84 in) (9.9 %) taller than the 2011 Lotus Elise at 1117 mm (43.98 in).

      Overall, the 1989 Lotus Elan II is longer, wider and taller than the 2011 Lotus Elise.

      Length
      3824 mm150.6 in
      3900 mm153.5 in
      Width
      1719 mm67.7 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1117 mm44.0 in
      1240 mm48.8 in

      2011 Lotus Elise Preview
      3824 mm150.6 in πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-1.9%)
      1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
      3900 mm153.5 in 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+2.0%)
      2011 Lotus Elise Preview
      1719 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)
      1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
      1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%)
      2011 Lotus Elise Preview
      1117 mm44.0 in πŸ”΄ -123 mm-4.8 in (-9.9%)
      1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
      1240 mm48.8 in 🟒 +123 mm+4.8 in (+11.0%)
      2011 Lotus Elise
      1989 Lotus Elan II

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Roadster
      Cabriolet

      Model Year:

      2011
      1989

      Production:

      2011-2017 Discontinued Model
      1989-1996 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3824 mm150.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-1.9%) - 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+0.6%)
      3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-0.5%) - 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+2.0%)

      Width:

      1719 mm67.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%) - πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%) - 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1117 mm44.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -123 mm-4.8 in (-9.9%) - πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-9.2%)
      1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
      🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+10.1%) - 🟒 +123 mm+4.8 in (+11.0%)

      Ground Clearance:

      130 mm5.1 in
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      112 liter4.0 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -73 liter-2.6 cu ft (-39.5%)
      185 liter6.5 cu ft
      🟒 +73 liter+2.6 cu ft (+65.2%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      848-952 kg1870-2099 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -172 kg-379 lbs (-16.9%) - πŸ”΄ -43 kg-95 lbs (-4.3%)
      995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
      🟒 +43 kg+95 lbs (+4.5%) - 🟒 +172 kg+379 lbs (+20.3%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      -
      1270 kg2800 lbs

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 16
      • 6J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 17
      • 8J x 17
      • 15 inches
      • 16 inches

      Tire Size:

      • 175/55 ZR16 (W:175 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 195/50 R16 (W:195 | H:50 | D:16)
      • 225/45 ZR17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
      • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)

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