Lotus Elise engines
The Lotus Elise is an English sports car produced since 1996 by Lotus Cars Limited. In 2011, the 3rd series / generation of the model was launched. The name of the car – Elise – is the name of the granddaughter of Romano Artioli, the chairman of the car company at the time of launching the car production. The design feature of the machine is that its frame is made of an extruded aluminum alloy profile with plastic panels. The car is capable of accelerating to a speed of 240 km / h.
The Lotus Elise was offered with 4 engines since 2010 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 1.8 liters, power output from 120 to 260 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1ZR-FAE (about 250,000 km).
Lotus Elise engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Elise 3 2010–present | |||||||
| Toyota 1ZR-FAE | 2010–present | 1.6 L R4 | 128–132 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2ZR-FE | 2011–present | 1.8 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lotus Elise | |||||||
| Toyota 2ZZ-GE | 1.8 L R4 | 164–260 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Other Lotus Elise engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 1ZZ | 1997–2009 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
Lotus Elise engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Lotus Elise?
Lotus Elise 3 (2010–present): Toyota 1ZR-FAE and Toyota 2ZR-FE; Lotus Elise: Toyota 2ZZ-GE.
Which Lotus Elise engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Lotus Elise engines are: Toyota 1ZR-FAE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 2ZR-FE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 1ZZ — about 200,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Lotus Elise engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 2ZZ-GE — 4.4 L (5W-30).
Does the Lotus Elise have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1ZR-FAE, Toyota 1ZZ, Toyota 2ZR-FE and Toyota 2ZZ-GE.
Was the Lotus Elise available with a diesel engine?
No, all Lotus Elise engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 2ZR-FE
Most often, car owners with such an engine complain about a progressive oil burner.
Toyota 1ZR-FAE
Most often, car owners with this engine complain about high oil consumption.
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