Lotus Elise Curb Weight. Select the year
Reduced car weight and especially its amount is one of the aspects that is often mentioned in the vehicle's reviews when a new generation of Lotus Elise hits the market. Automotive experts have long admitted the constant attempts to decrease the average curb weight of the car simply by using lightweight materials. This is no wonder because lighter cars drive faster, become more fuel efficient, have better acceleration times and potentially can boost the sales.
On the other hand, automakers have to stick to certain car weight limits that meet the requirements of the corresponding class. It is important here not to confuse the terms of curb weight of Elise and its gross weight. Curb weight measures the weight of the car with all of the standard equipment and amenities while passengers, cargo or any other separately loaded items are not taken into consideration.
Elise Curb vs Gross weight
How much does a Lotus Elise weigh?
Curb weight is the overall mass of the "empty" vehicle with standard equipment excluding the weight of passengers and cargo.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the consolidated weight of the vehicle itself and all the passengers sitting inside and cargo items in total.

2011 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight | Payload Capacity |
[18952] R Convertible | 2010 lbs. | – | – |
[18954] SC Roger Becker Edition Convertible | 2021 lbs. | – | – |
[18953] SC Convertible | 2041 lbs. | – | – |
Lotus Elise models weight across years

2010 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Base Convertible | 1984 lbs. (899 kg) | – |
SC Convertible | 2006 lbs. (909 kg) | – |

2009 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Base Convertible | 1984 lbs. (899 kg) | – |
SC Convertible | 2006 lbs. (909 kg) | – |

2008 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Base Convertible | 1984 lbs. (899 kg) | – |
California Edition Convertible | 1984 lbs. (899 kg) | – |
SC Convertible | 1991 lbs. (903 kg) | – |

2007 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Base Convertible | 1984 lbs. (899 kg) | – |
Lotus Elise models weight across years

2006 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Base Convertible | 1984 lbs. (899 kg) | – |
Lotus Elise models weight across years

2005 Lotus Elise weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Base Convertible | 1975 lbs. (895 kg) | – |
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