Mid saw the launch of a new entry level model using a bhp Toyota engine. It lacks the manic top-end rush of its more powerful relation, but it's no less rewarding to drive, with a mph time of 6. It also returns 34mpg. Top of the range is Elise SC which uses the same engine, but with power pushed to bhp thanks to a supercharger hence the name.
It's unbelievably quick with a supercar-rivalling mph time of just 4. The Elise doesn't have power steering which means that low speed manoeuvres are difficult. Lotus Elise S2 specification and costs. What makes the perfect sports car? Sports cars. So what exactly are th…. Chevrolet Corvette. The EU-spec Corvette is heavier and less powerful than we were led to believe, but is still a fantastic modern sports car with a distinct American fla….
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This was the first time an Elise model had supercharging and it was a beast of a car. Lotus claimed the Elise SC can top mph, accelerate from mph in 4. Series 2 Elise launched October was an updated Series 1 using a modified version of the Series 1 chassis to meet new European crash regulations. Rated at bhp. This car is identical to the but features leather seats and trim, an upgraded stereo and carpets. The VVC engine and the close-ratio gearbox combine to give aggressive power delivery and rate of acceleration.
In , Lotus took to bold move and brought the Elise overseas to America. Lotus continued to provide a naturally aspirated Elise producing hp kW. For , the Lotus Elise gets revised gauges and a few new accessories. It has the Lotus-tuned 1. This is the most powerful production version of the Elise to date with hp. It has sharp steering, quick responses, huge grip. As the new entry-level car, the Elise S was not fastest Elise but the acceleration, performance and handling was class leading.
Lotus shoehorned in a 1. The R renamed Elise R. Part of the US federalization program meant minor changes across the board to update the Elise. Not much to see here in terms of improvements. The upgrade kit gives the Elise hp at 6, rpm and Nm of torque at 4, rpm, mph in 5. Each S2 Sport car is tailor made by Lotus Motorsport and although not strictly road legal, by deleting certain standard items the car can be made road legal.
A real peach of a performance car. The two gold heritage laurels on either side of the metallic Black bodywork, like on the wing of Type The Lotus Elise Type 25 commemorates 40 years since the groundbreaking Type 25 won its first Grand Prix changing the racing world forever.
Only 50 cars were made so it is super rare. Developed by Lotus Sport and Performance in conjunction with the Lotus Ride and Handling team, the Lotus Sport Elise R has been designed to provide ultimate performance both on and off the track. The Elise Sports Racer was a limited production run, across the two colors, of units worldwide. With a modified Honda Celica engine producing a maximum power output of hp. Limited edition: Only cars individually numbered produced for the UK market, cars on sale in Europe and rest of the world are not limited.
A unique heritage plate stating the limited edition number of your Type Collectible Edition memorializes the Lotus 72, the car that the legendary Emerson Fittipaldi proved unstoppable, winning five of eleven races in Based on the entry-level Elise S it commemorates the 40th anniversary of production at Hethel in The Limited California Special Edition of the Lotus Elise features significant bodywork and trim upgrades designed specifically for the lifestyle market.
Initially be offered in a limited quantity of 50 units. Limited to 50 units. Draws upon many styling cues from the Type 25 Formula 1 car in The car weighs kg when ready to drive and has bhp from its supercharged and intercooled cc engine. Production: Present. The third generation Lotus Elise isn't really a third generation in any official capacity. It is different enough so most pundits call it the Mk 2 Elise, and so do we. Lotus called it Series 3, the Lotus Elise shows some important improvements over the Series 2 model.
It had a smaller 1. Lotus quickly offered a naturally aspirated 1. On the inside things stayed pretty much the same. In Lotus updated a few more things, once again aiming to make the faster and lighter. The Elise Cup released in was also named the Cup as it was based on the Cup , a model released in The exterior included a redesigned front bumper that had a wider and taller center grille. It made the Elise a little more aggressive and more modern.
The Cup kept the aggressive carbon-fiber side skirts from the Cup and looked like a real racer. The Elise range got a design refresh as well as a number of technical improvements.
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