2011 Lotus Elise Facelift

2011 Lotus Elise Facelift - Front Angle

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.

Performance

Lotus Elise
0 – 60 mph 6.0 seconds*
0 – 100 km/h 6.7 seconds*
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)*

Lotus Elise R
0 – 60 mph 5.1 seconds
0 – 100 km/h 5.4 seconds
Maximum speed 222 km/h (138 mph)

Lotus Elise SC
0 – 60 mph 4.3 seconds
0 – 100 km/h 4.6 seconds
Maximum speed 233 km/h (145 mph)

2010 Lotus Elise and Exige RGB Special Editions

To celebrate the retirement of Roger Becker (RGB), former Director of Vehicle Engineering for Lotus, the company had launched a series of Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige sports cars in bespoke RGB Special Edition specification produced and set for release from September 2010. The Elise SC and Exige S RGB Special Editions will both be specified to Sports and Touring packs as standard. The Lotus Elise SC... 

2010 Lotus Elise Club Racer

Lotus has unveiled the Special Edition Lotus Elise Club Racer which is based upon the 134 hp Elise S and goes on sale on 15th September 2009. Lotus has taken four of the classic colour schemes used by Lotus in the 1960s (Elite Yellow, Carbon Grey, Sky Blue and Old English White) and combined them with exclusive Club Racer interior design features to give a stunning sportscar that beautifully morphs function and form. Other exclusive interior design... 

2013 Lotus Elan

2013 Lotus Elan - Front Side Picture

Lotus has unveiled the 2013 Elan, a new Lotus line-up featuring a 4.0 liter V6 pressure charged engine capable of delivering up to 450 PS and taking into consideration its relative light weight of 1,295kg. Planned to be produced in summer 2013, the 2013 Elan will feature a 2+2 variant and optional hybrid technology with KERS. The car will enters the market in autumn 2013 with price indication approximately £75,000.

2013 Lotus Elan Specifications

• Weight 1,295 kg

• Layout 2 seater (optional 2+2), mid-engined, rear wheel drive

• Engine Petrol, hybrid optional

• Hybrid technology Optional KERS

• Cylinder V6

• Capacity 4.0 litre

• Transmission 7 Speed DCT

• Drive RWD

• Power/Torque 450 PS / 465 Nm

• Rev limit 7,800 rpm

• 0-100 km/h 3.5 seconds

• Top speed 310 km/h

• CO2 approx (CO2/km) 199 g/km

2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept

The multi-award winning Lotus Evora provides the basis of the stunning carbon design concept unveiled at the 80th Geneva Motorshow. The car boasts a stylish carbon fibre, leather and alcantara interior, aggressive carbon diffuser and an evocative high tech composite body. The Evora Carbon Concept car emphasises Lotus’ motorsport pedigree, utilising beautiful high quality materials with exposed carbon... 

2010 Lotus Evora Naomi for Haiti

It was announced this morning at the Geneva Motor Show that eight special edition ‘Naomi for Haiti’ Evoras have achieved in excess of €1.4m at auction. As part of a collaboration with Naomi Campbell and the White Ribbon Alliance’s Fashion for Relief campaign, Lotus has designed and donated eight bespoke charity cars to help raise essential funds for mothers, children and babies struggling...