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2011 Lotus Elise

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$51,845

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2020 Tesla Roadster

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$200,000

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Engine

1.8-liter Inline-4 Gas

Engine

Supercharged Electric

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 27 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Seating Capacity

2 seater

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.8-liter Inline-4 Gas

Supercharged Electric

Horsepower

190 hp @ 7800 rpm

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Torque

133 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm

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Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Manual

N/A

Turning Diameter

32.8 ft

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Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16" x 5.5"

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Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7.5"

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Suspension

Front Suspension

Independent

N/A

Rear Suspension

Independent

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P175/50R16

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Rear Tire

P225/45R17

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Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

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City

21 MPG

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Highway

27 MPG

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Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1 Tons/yr

N/A

EPA rating

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6 gallons

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Cruising Range City

222.6 miles

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Cruising Range Highway

286.2 miles

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Exterior Dimensions

Length

149 in

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Height

44 in

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Max Width

72.8 in

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Front Width

57.4 in

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Rear Width

59.2 in

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Wheelbase

90.5 in

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Ground Clearance

5.3 in

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Interior Space

Seating Capacity

2 seater

4 seater

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

1,984 lbs

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Standard Interior Materials

Biscuit leather seat trim
Black leather seat trim
Magnolia leather seat trim
Red leather seat trim

N/A

Infotainment

Premium Sound System

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Not Available

MP3 Player

Standard

Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Cloth Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Not Available

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

ABS

Standard

Not Available

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Not Available

Traction Control

Standard

Not Available

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

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Corrosion

8 Years / Unlimited Miles

N/A

Drivetrain

2 Years / Unlimited Miles

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary