Lotus Elise S1 Operating and maintenance manual

SERVICENOTES
LOTUSCARSLTD
Norwich,Norfolk,NR148EZ,England.Telephone:[phone]Telefax:01953608300
PartNumberA111T0327J© LotusCarsLtd.1996

PublicationPartNumberA111T0327J ©LotusCarsLtd.June1996.
ThispublicationhasbeendesignedforusebyLotusDealersfamiliar with generalwork-
shopsafetyproceduresandpractices.Takeallappropriateactiontoguardagainstinjuryto
personsordamagetoproperty.
Lotuspolicyisoneofcontinuousproductimprovement,andtherightisreservedto
alterspecificationsatanytimewithoutnotice.
Whilsteverycarehasbeentakentoensurecorrectnessofinformation,itisimpossible
toguaranteecompletefreedomfromerrorsoromissions,ortoacceptliabilityarisingfrom
sucherrorsoromissions,butnothinghereincontainedshallaffectyourstatutoryrights.

LotusServiceNotes Introduction
CONTENTS
M111
ELISE
Section
TechnicalData- EngineTDL
-VehicleTDM
ChassisAF
Bodycare& RepairBM
BodyFittingsBN
FrontSuspensionCG
RearSuspensionDE
Engine(inc.RoverpublicationRCL0057ENG)EE
EngineManagementEMN
Transmission(inc.RoverpublicationRCL0124ENG)FH
Wheels& TyresGF
SteeringHE
BrakesJH
EngineCoolingKF
FuelSystemLH
ElectricsMN
Maintenance& LubricationOG
Heating& VentilationPF
AirConditioning,Heating& Ventilation(2000M.Y.)PH
ClutchQF
MotorsportXA
340RSupplement340R
ExigeSupplementExige
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VEHICLEIDENTIFICATIONNUMBER& ENGINENUMBER
TheVehicleIdentificationNumber(V.I.N.)isstampedonthechassisintherighthandrearwheelarch
area,andisalsoprintedona labelstucktothebodyinthefrontservicescompartment.Theenginenumberis
markedona verticalpatchatthelefthandendoftheforwardfaceofthecylinderblock,andismosteasily
viewedusinga mirror.
Bothnumbersshouldalwaysbequotedwithanyvehicleenquiries,asFactoryrecordsarefiledagainst
V.I.N.,andspecificationchangepointsareidentifiedbyV.I.N,orenginenumber.Thevehiclelicencenumber
maynotaccuratelyreflectvehicleage,mayalsobechangedduringthecar'slife,andisanunreliablemethod
ofvehicleidentification.
TheV.I.N,comprises17characters,codedinaccordancewithEuropeanEconomicCommunity(EEC)
directives.NotethatthecodingoftheV.I.N,changedwiththeintroductionof'98M.Y.PriortoJuly2000,
changepointswillbeidentified inServiceNotesandServicePartsListsbycharacters10(modelyear)and15
-17,or14-17(serialnumber).AfterJuly2000,characters10to17willbequoted.
'96& '97ModelYear
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ENGINEBAYUNDERTRAY/DIFFUSER
Forcertainserviceoperations,itmaybynecessarytoremovetheenginebayundertrayand/ordiffuser
panel.Thepanelsareretainedby:
FourM8buttonheadfixingsneedinga 5mmhexagonalkey;
FourteenM5crossheadscrews.
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JACKINGPOINTS
Caremustbetakenwhenusinga liftingjackorhoistonlytopositionthedeviceinoneofthetheareas
shownintheillustration,witha suitablerubberortimberpadprotectingthechassisfromsurfacedamage.Ifa
4-pointliftistobeused,theenginebayundertray/diffuserpanel(iffitted)mustfirstberemoved.Whenusing
a4-pointlift,itisstronglyrecommendedthatforoptimumstabilityandsafety,positionsB andD areused.
A;Identifiedbya bluesticker.Beneathcrossmemberaheadoffueltankbay.Tobeusedonesideatatime
forwheelchanging- liftsbothwheelsononeside.Donot use with a fourpoint garage lift.
B;Beneaththefrontendoftherightorlefthandmainchassisrail,behindthefrontwheelarch.Garageuse
with4-pointlift in conjunctionwith(C).
C;The engine undertray/diffuser panel must first be removed. Beneaththeoutboardendofthechassis
crossmember ahead of the rearwheelarches.Takecaretopositionthejackbetweenthefixingscrewsfor
thefueltankbayperforatedundershield.Garageuse with 4-pointliftinconjuction with (B).
D; The engine undertray/diffuserpanel mustfirst beremoved. Beneaththerearsubframe,closetothelower
wishbonerearmostmountings.
Jacking at any otherpoint may damage the chassis or body structure and/orjeopardise safety.
bhs49snl
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EUSEMODELHISTORY
ModelIntroduction:June'96
VIN:T0017onwards
1997ModelYear:November'96
VIN:V 240onwards
Nospecificationchange.
UpratedStarterMotor:February'97
VIN:V685
Startermotorupratedfrom1.0kWto1.4kWandenginemanagementfuserelocatedfromreartofront
servicescompartment.
Commonisationofa.c.typechassis:September'97
VIN:V 1685(approx.)Plus;1672,1673,1677,1682.Less;1694,1708.
Shapeofchassis,rearsideoffueltankcrossmember,changedtoaccommodatea.c.compressor.Low
levelenginecoolantoutletpipe.Re-circ.ventililationholesinchassistoe-board.
1998ModelYear:October'97
VIN:W1814onwards.
Nospecificationchange.
RevisedHarness& MainFusebox:October'97
VIN:W1941onwards.Plus;1920,1926,1937,1938.Less;1965,2002.
NewharnessintroducedtoaccommodateoptionalU.K.marketCobra6422alarm.Newmainfuseboxwith
22'Littel'fusesinfrontluggagecompartment.
OptionalU.K.MarketCobra6422Alarm:October'97
VIN:W 1947onwards.Plus1937,1938.
OptionupgradedfromCobra6019HFto6422.Facilitytoreprogrammetransmitterkeys.Overrideswitch
deleted.
FrontBrakeDiscShields:December'97
VIN:W 2260(approx.)
.Alloyshieldfittedoninboardsideoffrontdiscstoprotectfromdebrisandbalancepadlife.
RevisedSoftTopCantRails:May'98
VIN:W 3332
Latchesonrear end ofroofcantrailsusenewdovetaildesigntoimprovelocation.Doorsealschangedto
incorporatemouldedfrontendstomatewithnewcantrail frontseals.Newsofttopcanopywithpressstuds
repositionedtosuitnewcantrails.Partssetrequiredtofithardtoproof.
CastIronBrakes:June'98
VIN:W 3714(approx.)
Castironbrakediscsandcorrespondingpadsreplacealuminiummetalmatrixbrakes.
IntegralBootBox:September'98
VIN:W 4429(approx.)Plus;4140,4315,4365,4383.Less4653.
Rearclamshellincorporatesintegralluggagecompartmentboxtoreplaceluggagebag.
1999ModelYear:November'98
VIN:X4976onwards.
Nospecificationchange.
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135Sport:November'98
VIN:X 5401- 5450,6001- 6035.
135bhpcylinderhead;Closeratiogearbox;Sportsexhaust;Competitionstyleseats;Sportssteering
wheel;Drilledironbrakediscs;Quicksilverpaintwithbluesofttop;Headlampcovers;Bodygraphics;Silverroll
overbar.2ndbatchvariations:111Swheels,tyres& spats;blackpaintedfuelfillercap;mattfinishalloygear
knob;Sport13599sidedecals.
IntegralStudToe-LinkBallJoints:December'98
VIN:X 5479
Rearsuspensiontoe-linkballjointdesignchangestoincorporateintegralM10stud.
50thAnniversaryElise:January'99
VIN:X 5463- 5816(total51)
Anniversarygreenwithgoldwheels,green/rafialeatherseats,'Elise'floormats,golddecals,Anniversary
decalonreartransom.
AngledRearWindow:January'99
VIN:X 5558
Rearwindowmountedinangledsurroundtoreducereflections.
Elise111S:January'99
VIN:X 5722
WCengine&closeratiotransmission.Revisedmuffler & tailpipes.Cross-drilledirondiscs.Lotusstyled6-
spokeroadwheels,7.5"rearrimswith225/45ZR16rearP Zeros.Optionalrearspoilerextension.Acrylic
headlampcovers& smokefrontindicatorlenses.Compositeenginelid,rearwheelarchspats,'111S'decalon
rearbody& fascia,mouldedairintakegrille.Forgedalloywindowwinders,weavepatterneddashinserts,
revisedseatfoams& stitching.
Elise'JPS':July'99
Availablebasedoneitherstandardor111Sversions.Blackbodycolour.Allcarshavegoldpaintedgrilles
asfollows;radiatorairintake,radiatoroutlet,enginelidoutlet,rearclamshellrecess,enginebayintake.All
carshavegoldpainted111Styperoadwheels,blackandgoldAlcantarasteeringwheel,goldpainteddash
insertpanels,111StypeblackleatherseatswithgoldAlcantaracentres,golddecalsonrearbodyanddash,
black& goldnosebadge,UnionFlagdecalonrear.Standardversionsalsohaveheadlampcoversandrear
wheelarchspats.
EliseType49':October'99
Availablebasedoneitherstandardor111Sversions.Twotonered/whitebodycolour.Allcarshavegold
painted111Styperoadwheels,blackandredAlcantarasteeringwheel,111Stypeblackleatherseatswithred
Alcantaracentres,golddecals.Standardversionsalsohaveheadlampcoversandrearwheelarchspats.
Elise'Millenium':October'99
Availablebasedoneitherstandardor111Sversions.AtlantisBluebodycolour.Allcarshaveblue
Alcantarasteeringwheelpadandsilltrimpanels,111StypeblackleatherseatswithblueAlcantaracentres.
Standardversionsalsohave111Styperoadwheels,rearwheelarchspatsandheadlampcovers.Carswere
usuallysuppliedwitha rangeofdealerfittedLotusaccessories.
ForgedSteelRearHubCarriers:November'99
VIN:X 8177(approx.)
Newdesignforgedsteelrearhubcarrierreplacesextrudedalloycarrier,andincorporatescalipermount-
ingplate,andlowerballjointcarrier.
Elise340R:January'00
VIN:Y 0004to0009,9640onwards.
Limitededitionof340.ExtremelightweightversionoftheElise,basedonmodifiedstandardchassis
fittedwithminimalistbodyworkanda detuned,roadgoingversionoftheVHPDpowertrain.See340Rsupple-
mentforfullspecification.
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Sport160:February'00
SVA:VIN:Y 00601 to00650.
WVTA:VIN:Y 0651 onwards.
First50carswithSingleVehicleApproval.SubsequentcarsWholeVehicleTypeApproved.Highper-
formancederivative,basedon111Sspecificationwith160PSfixedvalvetimingengine.WVTAversions
requireairboxmodificationandsportexhaustfitmentfor full powerrelease.Otherfeaturesincludenewengine
controller,sportsuspension,'race'wheels,plinthmountedrearaerofoil,Alcantaratrimmedseatsandsteering
wheelpad,bodydecals.
Exige:July'00
VIN:Y 0001 (Character13= 8)-modelspecificserialnumbersequence.
Roadgoingversionof the Eliseraceseries car, with178bhp340Rengine,closeratiotransmission,sport
suspensionandlarger12-spokeblackfinishwheels(16x7& 17x8.5)withYokohama A039 tyres.Frontandrear
clamshellsstyledasracecarwithpillermountedrearaerofoil.Clearpolycarbonatereartailgatewithair
ducting,linkedtoroofmountedairintakeduct.OptionalAlcantarasportsseatsand340Rharnesses.Meta
securitysystem.Roofductmountedradioaerial.
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LotusServiceNotes SectionTDL
TECHNICALDATA- ENGINE
SECTIONTDL- M111ELISE
Page
General2
CylinderHead2
Camshafts& ValveTiming2
Valves2
ValveGuides3
ValveSeats3
ValveSprings3
Crankshaft3
PistonRings3
Piston3
CylinderBlock3
OilPump4
CoolantThermostat4
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Typedesignation- std
-111S
Configuration& no.ofcylinders
Capacity
Bore
Stroke
Valveactuation- std
-111S
Compressionratio
Firingorder
Sparkplugs
Sparkpluggap
Maximumenginespeed
Fuelsystem- std
-111S
Fuelrequirement
Maxpower(88/195/EEC)- std
-111S
Maxtorque(88/195/EEC)- std
-111S
K16(18K4F)
K16(18K4K)
in-line4
1796cm3(70.71in3)
80.00mm(3.150in)
89.30mm(3.516in)
Beltdriventwinoverheadcamshaftswith
hydraulictappets
Asstd.withvariablevalvecontrol(WC)on
inletcamshaft
10.5:1
1,3,4,2
RC8PYPorCSP9652
0.9±0.1mm(0.035in)
7000rpm
Multi-pointgroupedfuelinjectionwith
MEMS1.9enginemanagement
SequentialfuelinjectionwithMEMS2J
enginemanagement
Unleaded95RONminimum
88kW(118bhp)@ 5,500rpm
107kW(143bhp)@ 7,000rpm
165Nm(122Ibf.ft)@ 3,000rpm
174Nm(128Ibf.ft)@ 4,500rpm
CYLINDERHEAD
Material Aluminiumalloy
Headfacemaximumwarpage0.05mm
Cylinderheadheight- new118.95to119.05mm
-refacelimit0.20mm
Std
Openduration
Inletvalveopens
Inletvalvecloses
Exhaustvalveopens
Exhaustvalvecloses
Valveoverlap
Valvelift- inlet
-exhaust
111S
Openduration- inlet(variable)
-exhaust
Inletvalveopens
Inletvalvecloses
Exhaustvalveopens
Exhaustvalvecloses
Valveoverlap(variable)
Valvelift- inlet
-exhaust
244°(atcrankshaft)
12°BTDC
52°ABDC
52°BBDC
12°ATDC
24°
8.8mm
8.8mm
220°to295°
252°
0°BTDCatminimumperiod
40°ABDCatminimumperiod
51°BBDC
21°ATDC
21°to58°
9.5mm
9.2mm
Angleofvalveseatsandfaces
Stemdiameter- inlet
-exhaust
45°
5.952- 5.967mm
5.947- 5.962mm
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Stemclearanceinguide- inlet
-exhaust
-new
-servicelimit
-new
-servicelimit
Valveclearance
Valvestemfittedheight- new
-servicelimit
0.033- 0.063mm
0.070mm
0.038- 0.078mm
0.110mm
Hydraulicallycontrolled.
38.93- 39.84mm
40.10mm
VALVEGUIDES
Insidediameter
Fittedheight
VALVESEATS
Seatfaceangle
6.000- 6.025mm
6.0mm
45°
VALVESPRINGS
Std
Freelength
Fittedlength
Loadatfittedlength
Loadatfulllift
WC
Freelength
Fittedlength
Loadatfittedlength
Loadatfulllift
50.0mm
37.0mm
250±12N
450±18N
47.6mm
37.0mm
210±13N
440± 22N
CRANKSHAFT
Crankshaftendfloat- new
-servicelimit
Thrustwasherthickness
Mainjournaldiameter
Maximumoutofround
Bigendjournaldiameter
Maximumoutofround
Bigendclearance
0.10-0.25mm
0.34mm
2.61-2.65mm
47.979- 48.007mm(forgradingsee
SectionEE)
0.010mm
47.986- 48.007mm(forgradingsee
SectionEE)
0.010.mm
0.021- 0.049mm
PISTONRINGS
Newringtogrooveclearance- topcompression0.040- 0.072mm
-secondcompression0.030- 0.062mm
-oilcontrol0.010- 0.180mm
Newringgap,20mmfromboretop- topcompression0.20- 0.35mm
-secondcompression0.28- 0.48mm
-oilcontrol0.15-0.40mm
PISTON
Pistondiameter(8mmfrombottom,90°topin)- gradeA 79.975- 79.990mm
-gradeB 79.991- 80.005mm
Clearanceinbore(20mmfrombottomofbore)0.01- 0.04mm
CYLINDERBLOCK
Cylinderlinerbore(65mmfromtop)- redgradeA 80.000- 80.015mm
-bluegradeB 80.016- 80.030mm
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OILPUMP
Outerrotortohousingclearance
Innerrotortipclearance
Rotorendfloat
COOLANTTHERMOSTAT
Nominalsetting
Thermostatstartsopening
Thermostatfullyopen
0.28- 0.36mm
0.05- 0.13mm
0.02- 0.06mm
85- 91°C
88°C
100°C
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TECHNICALPATA- VEHICLE
SECTIONTDM- M111ELISE
Page
Dimensions2
Capacities2
Tyres2
WinterTyres3
Wheels3
FrontSuspension3
RearSuspension4
Electrical4
Transmission4
Clutch5
Brakes5
Steering5
FuelConsumption5
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DIMENSIONS
Overalllength- std
Overallwidth 111S
exc.mirrors std
111S
-inc.mirrors
Overallheight(atkerbweight)
Wheelbase
Track- front
-rear- std
-111S
Groundclearance
Frontoverhang
Rearoverhang- std
-111S
CAPACITIES
Engineoil- dry
-refillinc.filter
High/lowdipstickmarkdifference
Transmissionoil- dry
-refill
Fueltank
Coolant
Refrigerant(R134a)
TYRES(NormalUse^
StandardFitment
Type
Size- front
-rear- std
-111S& std.option
Pressure(cold)- front
-rear- 205
-225
3726mm(146.7in)
3734mm(147.0in)
1701mm(67.0in)
1703mm(67.0in)
1850mm(72.8in)
1148mm(45.2in)
2300mm(90.6in)
1440mm(56.7in)
1458mm(57.4in)
1470mm(57.9in)
160mm(6.3in)
746mm(29.4in)
680mm(26.8in)
688mm (27.1 in)
Approachangle 12.4°
Departureangle 28°
Unladenweight -std -total 755kg(1664lb) >
-front 303kg(668lb) >
-rear 452kg(996lb) >inc.fullfuel
-111S -total 770kg(1698lb) >
-front 303kg(668lb) >
-rear 467kg(1030lb) >
Max.weight -std -total 974kg(2147lb) }
-front 386kg
(851 lb) }
-rear 588kg(1296lb) }inc.
-111S -total 992kg(2187lb) }occupants
-front 376kg(829lb) }& luggage
-rear 616kg(1358lb) }
Trailertowing Notpermissible
5.0litre(8.8imp.pt)
4.5litre(7.9imp.pt)
1.0litre(1.8imp.pt)
2.4litre(4.2imp.pt)
2.1litre(3.7imp.pt)
36.4litre(8.0imp.gall)
8.0litre(14.1imp.pt)
0.85kg(1.87lb)
PirelliP Zero
185/55R1581V
*205/50ZR1687W
#225/45ZR16
1.6bar(23lb/in2)
1.7bar(24.5lb/in2)
1.9bar(27.5lb/in2)
*Pirelli Zero 205/50 rear tyres: TherearevariationsinthespecificationofPirellityreswiththisdesignation,
dependentonwhereandwhentheyweremanufactured.Lotusfitmentshouldbe:
either:i)MadeinItaly(mouldedoninsidetyrewall)
or:ii)MadeinGreatBritain(mouldedoninsidetyrewall)and witha DOTdateofweek35year
1997,codedas357,orlater(seebelow).
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TDL
Note:a)TheU.K.builttyrewasintroducedonproductionatVIN:V 1700(approx).
b)ItalianandU.K.variationsofreartyreshouldnotbemixedonthesameaxle.
c)TheDOTcodeismouldedontheoutsidewall,withonlythelastnumbergrouprelevanttothis
issue.Notethatthethreedigitsrepresenta datecodeasexplainedabove,andnotanordi
narysequentialnumber.
#Pirelli Zero 225/45 rear tyres: TherearevariationsinthespecificationofthisPirellityredependentonwhen
itwasmanufactured.FortheElise,useonlytyreswitha DOTdatecodeofweek35ofyear98,codedas'358'
orlater.
AlternativeServiceFitment
AsanalternativetoPirellityres,a completevehiclesetofMichelinPilotSX-GTtyresmaybefittedin
serviceusingthewiderreartyrespecification.ItisnotrecommendedtomixPirelliandMichelintyresonthe
samevehicle.
TypeMichelinPilotSX-GT
Size-front185/55R1581V
-rear225/45ZR1689V
Pressure(cold)- front1.6bar(23lb/in2)
-rear1.7bar(24.5lb/in2)
WINTERTYRES
Type
Size- front
-rear
Pressure(cold)- front
-rear
Studding
Tyrechains
WHEELS
Type- std.priorApril'99approx.VINX 6429
-std.fromApril'99approx.VINX 6429
-111S& std.option
Size- front
-rear- std
-111S& std.option
PCD
Inset- front
-rear- std
-111S& std.option
Wheelnuttorque
MichelinXM+S130
185/55R1581T
195/60R1588Tmountedonstandard15inch
front wheels
1.6bar(23lb/in2)
1.7bar(24.5lb/in2)
Notpermitted
PewagFX67S Ring-Super-X(A100G6011F)
fittedonlyonrearwintertyres
AWIlightalloy;5 split-spokestyle
Rimstocklightalloy;12spokestyle
O.Z.lightalloy;6 spokestyle
5.5Jx 15CH/H2ET14
7Jx16H2ET16
7.5Jx 16H2ET10
95.25mm
+14mm
+16mm
+10mm
80- 85Nm
FRONTSUSPENSION
Type
Geometrycheckrideheight(2persons, Vz tankfuel)
-front
-rear
Alignment
Camber
Castor
Steeringaxisinclination
Independent.Upperandlower wishbone; co-
axialcoilspring/telescopicdamperunit;anti-
rollbar.
140mmbelowfrontendofchassissiderail
140mmbelowrearendofchassissiderail
0.2mmtoe-outoverall;- 0,+ 0.2mm
(0.03°toe-outoverall;- 0,+ 0.03°)
-0.1°;+0.1°,-0.2°.Maxside/side;0.2°
+3.8°;± 0.2°.Max.side/side;0.2°
12°nominal
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REARSUSPENSION
Type
Geometrycheckrideheight(2persons,1/itankfuel)
-front
-rear
Alignment
Camber
For Motorsport suspension settings: see Section XA
ELECTRICAL
Independent.Upperandlowerwishbone;co-
axialcoilspring/telescopicdamper.
140mmbelowfrontendofchassissiderail
140mmbelowrearendofchassissiderail
1.2mmtoe-ineachside;+ 0.2mm,-0
(0.18°toe-ineachside;+0.03°,-0)
Max.differenceside/side;0.2mm(0.03°)
-1.8°;±0.2°.Max.side/side;0.2°
LightBulbs Wattage Type
Headlamps 60/55 H4P43t
Drivinglamps 55 H1
Frontside/parkinglamps 5 W2x4.6d
Siderepeaterlamps 5 W2x4.6d
Front& rearturnindicators 21 SCCBA15s
Stop/taillamps 5/21 SBCBAY15d
Highmountedstoplamp 11 891
Rearfoglamp 21 SCCBA15S
Reversinglamp 21 SCCBA15s
Licenceplatelamps 5 SU8.5-8
Interiorlamp 10 SU8.5-8
Fasciaswitches 1.2 W2x4.6d
Systemvoltage/polarity
Alternator
Battery- type
-crankingpower
-reservecapacity
-EuropeanTypeNumber(ETN)
12Vnegativeearth
85A
Tungstone063
380A (SAE); 21OA (DIN);38Ahr
60minutes
543-16
TRANSMISSION
Type
Standard:
Gear
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Reverse
Ratio
3.17
1.84
1.31
1.03
0.77
3.00
Final Drive
3.94: 1
5speedmanualtransaxle.
Bevelgeardifferential.
mph(km/h)/1000 rpm
5.5(8.9)
9.5(15.3)
13.4(21.5)
16.9(27.2)
22.9(36.8)
111S(close ratio):
Gear Ratio Final Drive mph(km/h)/1000 rpm
First 2.92 1 ) 5.6(9.0)
Second 1.75 1 ) 9.4(15.1)
Third 1.31 1 )4.20: 1 12.6(20.3)
Fourth 1.03 1 ) 16.0(25.7)
Fifth 0.85 1 ) 19.4(31.2)
Reverse 3.00 1 )
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TDL
CLUTCH
Type
Frictionplatediameter
Diaphragmfingerclearance
Diaphragmfingerheight- new
-servicelimit
Frictionplatethickness- new
-servicelimit
Rivetdepth- new
-servicelimit
Frictionplaterun-out- new
-servicelimit
Pressureplatewarp- servicelimit
BRAKES
Type
Discmaterial- priorJune'98
-fromJune'98
Discsize- front& rear
Operation
Parkingbrake
STEERING
Type
Turns,locktolock
Gearratio
Singledryplate.Diaphragmspringcover.
Hydraulicrelease.
215mm
1.00mm
37.5- 32.1 mm
42.75mm
7.4- 6.9mm
5.6mm
1.00mm
0.20mm
0.80mm
1.00mm
0.15mm
Ventilatedfront& reardiscs.Opposedpiston
alloyfrontcalipers.Singlepistonslidingrear
calipers.
Aluminiummetalmatrix
Cast iron
.282.5mm
Tandemmastercylinder
Cableoperationofrearcalipers,self
adjustingforpadwear.
Rackandpinion
2.4
15.8:1
FUELCONSUMPTION
93/116/EC-std
111S
-urban
-extraurban
-combined
-CO2
-urban
-extraurban
-combined
-CO2
9.61/100km(29.4mpg)
5.71/100km(49.6mpg)
7.11/100km(39.8mpg)
168g/km
9.91/100km(28.5mpg)
5.91/100km(47.8mpg)
7.31/100km(38.6mpg)
174g/km
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LotusServiceNotes SectionAF
CHASSIS
SECTIONAF- M111
Sub-SectionPage
GeneralDescription
ChassisStraightnessCheck
RearSubframe& Longerons
AF.1 3
AF.2 4
AF.3 5
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