Lotus celebrates the 20th anniversary of the
presentation of one of the longest in the world of sports. We are talking about
the Lotus Elise, a benchmark in terms of management and effectiveness. This
model, which was presented in 1995 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, has managed to
sell more than 32,000 units around the world, and well sure that more than one
of us wouldn’t have one in your garage.
At the time was all an innovative mounting an
aluminum chassis, a standard that has followed a letter to date, improving and
evolving to become everything a reference while preserving the purity of the
driving experience.
Lotuses Elise 20th anniversary is a special
edition that is launched on the market with exclusive equipment and a number of
additional features that further enhance the weight/power ratio.
The center console has been changed to lower a
couple of kilos, the new sports seats reduce few others and light alloy wheels
allow that this version weighs only 914 kg, 10 less than an Elise S.
Mount a supercharged 1.8 liter and 222
Horsepower. This mechanical, along with the slight reduction in weight, allow
Elise 20th anniversary accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and
reach a point of 237 km/h. The average consumption stands at 7.5 l / 100 km and
CO2 emissions 173 g/km.
She has also been revised slightly traction
and stability control to provide a more spicy point driving, leaving the car to
slide a little more until these systems come into action. They can also be
disconnected completely.
The body proposed four classic colors: blue,
green, yellow and silver, all of them in contrast to the rear diffuser,
mirrors, the anti-tipper arch cover and rear cross member which are matte
black.
So that the Special Edition is recognizable is
has printed logo 20th anniversary in the dashboard and seats, as well as the
front fins.
Elise 20th anniversary replaces the former
Elise S Cup Racer, and does so with a price of 55,000 Euros.
Cup Racer for the demands
The Cup Racer of the Elise version allowed manufacturing,
but the good news is that it is renewed in the range required. The sportier
version, which is only available with fixed-head Coupe bodywork, incorporates
significant improvements of aerodynamics making it to boost significantly its
performance and effectiveness.
According to us the brand, assembles a front
splitter, a larger rear spoiler and the flat bottom. Only with these details
has been providing 42 kg load aerodynamics at a speed of 160 km/h.
As in the Elise 20 anniversary, Excise S Cup
Racer receives changes inside to reduce weight. The center console is lighter,
as well as the doors, leather or Alcatraz sports seats and new battery. This
reduces the overall weight of an S required in 15 kg and leaves Ribbon in a
meritorious 1.161 kg.
3.5 engines 350 HP supercharged V6 catapult
this small sporty up to 100 km/h from standstill in just 4 seconds and reaches
the 274 km/h maximum speed. The approved combined consumptions 10.1 l / 100 km
and 235 g/km of CO2 emissions.
Requires S Club Racer will be offered in matte
white, Orange, yellow or black color (against extra charge) and will feature
black accents in contrast as the front splitter, rear spoiler, roof, rear-view
mirrors and the rear crossbar. It also adds the "CR" (Club Racer)
logo on the side, the dashboard and seats.
Its price will be close to the 78,000 euros,
about $ 3,000 more than a century requires
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