Lotus Performance Data 9 models · 65 recorded tests

Lotus 0–60 Times

Lotus has 9 production models with 65 production-tested acceleration results. The Elise and Evora are among the key nameplates here.

Performance ranges from the roadster-focused Elise at 4.0 seconds to 60 mph to the Seven at 14.3 seconds, while the Evora posts a 12.4-second quarter mile.

Fastest 0–60 4.0sec Elise

Models Listed 9total 9 with test data

Total Tests 65runs Verified measurements

Top Ranked 12.50sec Best ¼ mile · Elise

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Fastest Lotus models

by 0–60 time

#	Model	Best 0–60	Best ¼ Mile
1	Lotus Elise	4.0s	12.50s
2	Lotus Evora	4.0s	12.40s
3	Lotus Esprit	4.1s	12.70s
4	Lotus Exige	4.1s	12.60s
5	Lotus Emira	4.2s	12.60s

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All Lotus models

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Explore all 9 Lotus models with production timing data listed below.

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Popular Lotus models

Emira, Exige, Esprit, Europa, Elan, and Elite round out the Lotus range covered here.

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Lotus performance overview

The quickest 0-60 mph time is 4.0 seconds, the average across production-tested cars is 6.59 seconds, and the slowest result is 14.3 seconds. The best quarter mile is 12.4 seconds, showing a broad spread from lightweight quickness to much slower classic-era acceleration.

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Frequently asked questions

The Elise is the quickest Lotus here with a best 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds.

The average 0-60 mph time across production-tested Lotus vehicles is 6.59 seconds.

The best Lotus quarter mile is 12.4 seconds, recorded by the Evora.

There are 9 Lotus models with production timing data.

The available production-tested Lotus vehicles include roadster and sports car entries, from the roadster-bodied Elise to other performance-focused coupes and lightweight specialty models.