Lotus Exige vs Lotus Elise SC
| Category | Lotus Exige | Lotus Elise SC |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 192 / 189 | 220 / 217 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 181 / 133 | 212 / 156 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 895 / 1973 | 917 / 2022 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 239 / 236 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Exige | Lotus Elise SC |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:16.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Exige | Lotus Elise SC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.5 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.2 s | 21.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.6 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.2 s | 11.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 13.3 s @ 104.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Exige | Lotus Elise SC |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 237 kph (147 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.03 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (168 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Exige | Lotus Elise SC |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
Elise SC is the fastest by considerable margin.
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