Overview
The 2011 Lotus Elise Convertible is a compact convertible offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $51,845. For that price, it mainly competes with the Porsche Boxster Convertible, the Audi TT Convertible, and the BMW Z4 Convertible. Between 2 trims, the Elise Convertible offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.8L inline-4 capable of making 190 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also the 220 horsepower-making supercharged version of the same engine available in the higher trims. Both powertrains come paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Elise Convertible reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.1 seconds with the base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.3 seconds with the supercharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Elise Convertible can manage a combined fuel economy of between 22 and 23 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 20 striking colors the Elise Convertible comes in really pull you towards itself.
