1999-2001 Lotus Elise 111S
The original Elise, called the Series 1 was augmented by a faster edition called the 111S, named after the Lotus type-number of the Elise — M111.
The 111S was introduced in early 1999 and contained a VVC Rover K-Series engine with a modified head and VVT type technology producing a declared 143 bhp (107 kW; 145 PS) rather than the standard Rover 1.8 L K-series 118 bhp (88 kW; 120 PS) I4 unit, along with a closer ratio manual gearbox and lower ratio final drive. It also had more padding in the seats.
The 111S also received some cosmetic changes including: headlamp covers, rear spoiler, cross drilled brake discs, alloy window winders and a new 6 spoke road wheel design.
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Specs & Performance
| submitted by | anonymous |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1999 – 2001 |
| released at | 1999 Geneva Motorshow |
| built at | Hethel, England |
| price $ | $ £26,590 |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| position | Mid |
| aspiration | N/A |
| block material | aluminium |
| valvetrain | DOHC |
| fuel feed | Injection |
| displacement | 1800 cc / 109.84 in³ |
| power | 106.6 kw / 143 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| specific output | 79.44 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 189.4 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 174 nm / 128.3 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| redline | 7000 |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| curb weight | 755 kg / 1664.78 lbs |
| weight distro | 62 % / 38 % |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual C/R |
| top speed | ~213 kph / 132.27 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.4 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~14.4 seconds |
