|
Price |
|
£34,450 |
Production |
|
-- |
|
Engine |
1.8
liter inline-4 |
Weight |
1918
lbs |
|
Aspiration |
supercharged |
Torque |
-- |
|
HP |
217
hp @ 8000 rpm |
HP/Weight |
-- |
|
HP/Liter |
120.6 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
-- |
|
0-62 mph |
4.6
seconds |
Top Speed |
-- |
(from Lotus Press
Release) Elise SC
The Lotus Elise
revolutionised the sportscar market 14 years ago when the small
lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar was introduced. By
ensuring that the Elise stuck rigidly to Lotus’ core values of
performance through light weight, the Elise was able to produce
supercar performance with city car economy.
Making its debut at the
80th International Geneva Motorshow, the 2011 model year Lotus Elise
introduces a number of changes and improvements to maintain its
class leading position.
For the 2011 model year, the Elise
range will consist of the following variants:
• Lotus Elise – 136
PS, less than 155 g of CO2 /km – new 1.6 litre engine *
• Lotus Elise R - 192 PS, 196 g of CO2 /km - 1.8 litre engine
• Lotus Elise SC – 220 PS, 199 g of CO2 /km - 1.8 litre
supercharged engine
Key changes and improvements to
the whole of the 2011 model year Elise range
• New evolution body
design incorporating new front clamshell, rear bumper and engine
cover
• New all in one integrated headlights including LED day light
running lights and LED direction indicators
• Improved aerodynamics with a reduction in Cd by 4%, resulting
in better fuel economy
• New cast and forged wheels
• Vehicle warranty increased from 2 years to 3 years and 36, 000
miles
Additional changes for the 2011
model year entry level Lotus Elise
• New high
technology 1ZR-FAE 1.6 litre engine with Valvematic and Dual VVT-I
technology to optimise the performance and efficiency of the
engine
• Less than 155 g of CO2 per km (an improvement of over 13%
compared to the 2010 Elise S)*
• Combined fuel consumption 6.14 litres / 100 km (46 mpg)*
• New 6 speed close ratio gearbox
• Cruise control available as part of the Touring pack
