elise sc

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Lotus elise sc....μια lotus με κομπρεσορ και 1.8 μοτερ vvtl-i που δινει 217hp και περιπου 21kg ροπης.
Ολα αυτα σε ενα αμαξωμα που μετα βιας φτανει τα 900kg.

Μηπως τελικα αυτοι οι Αγγλοι ξερουν χρονια τωρα το μυστικο για το ελαφρυ μειδιασμα που σου προσφερει η επιταχυνση?

Μηπως δε χρειαζονται για αυτο το μειδιασμα 100k και 450hp μαζι με χιλιομετρα καλωδιων πληθος "εξυπνων συστηματων" και 2000kg καροτας?

Μηπως δε θελουμε αλλα αλογα αλλα λιγοτερα κιλα?
Μηπως εχουμε χασει τη μπαλα και οι Αγγλοι διασκεδαζουν καλυτερα στα βουνα και στις πιστες τους?

Μηπως η γυναικα σου παραπονιεται για το που θα βαλει το νεσεσερ μαζι με τρια ζευγαρια μποτες μες το κατακαλοκαιρο?

Μηπως?

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πεεεες τα χρυσοστομεεεεεε.

παπαστρουυυμφ ακουυυς???
να γινουν τα cr για να σας παταω!!!!

[stratos]

πεεεες τα χρυσοστομεεεεεε.

παπαστρουυυμφ ακουυυς???
να γινουν τα cr για να σας παταω!!!!

Βρε πάρτο και ας με πατάς. Μισή χαρά δικιά μου μισή δικιά σου.

Ωραία τα lotus... όχι για την χρήση που του κάνει ο Έλληνας (βόλτα και άργμα στην καφετέρια, σούπερμαρκετ, ααα ξέχασα να πάω να πάρω τσιγάρα, πατήματα, άραγμα έξω απο το σουβλατζίδικο, στρίμογμα στο πάρκινγ του σινεμά)....

Αλλά τέτοιες ώρες τέτοια λόγια. Θα παραμείνουν στην σφαίρα της φαντασίας.

Παπαστρούμφ όβερ...

[paganis]

το αμαξι ,..που ποθω περισσοτερο απο πορσε ..φερραρι και οτι δηποτε αλλο!! για μενα ειναι ερωτας...οσο κανενα.....δεν εχει σημασια το ποσο κοστιζει...αλλα αυτο που σου χαριζει , για μενα ,ειναι ανεκτιμητο! οσοι ,ειχαν την τυχη να οδηγησουν μια...ξερουν τι εννοω!!

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σαφως και δε μιλαμε για ενα καθημερινο αμαξι που να εχει σκοπο τα αγγλικα της κορης, τα τσιγαρα και το μαθημα βιολοντσελου.
Οπως λεει και ο δημητρης παραπανω μιλαμε για ενα πουπουλο πολυ κατω απο τον 1τονο ακρως αντιθετο με τις ιδεες και υλοποιησεις bmw,merc,group vag.Εχει εξοπλιστει με ενα πολυ μικρο κινητηρα και πλεον προσθεθηκε και το κομπρεσερ.
Οι ιπποι και η δυναμη δεν φτανουν σε καμια περιπτωση εξοφρενικες τιμες.Αλλα ο συνδιασμων των κιλων, του στησιματος, και της λιγο παραπανω δυναμης ειναι αυτα που το καθιστουν αυτο που ειναι και το εχουν φτασει να αναγνωριστει απο πολλους.

Καπου στο γιου τιουμπ ειπε ενας ιαπωνας ντριφτας "mpainei pantou,opos thes kai me osa thes".

Σαφως ομως οτι λαμπει δεν ειναι χρυσος.Σιγουρα καπου θα υστερει.
Εκει λοιπον ερχεται η μερικη ανεση κ η ασφαλεια.
Μεσα ειναι πολυ ανετο, αλλα η εισοδος και η εξοδος απο αυτη την ανεση ειναι δυσκολη.Ειδικα για καποιον με υψος ή παραπανω κιλα ή με φουστα...
Απο κει και περα εχει τεθει και το θεμα ασφαλειας σε περιπτωση ατυχηματος.
Απο φορουμ εξωτερικου εχω δει κατι κονσερβοκουτια τα οποια οι ιδιοκτητες υποστηρηζαν οτι ηταν καποτε elise!!!

Η σκοτεινη πλευρα του φεγγαριου ειναι πανω κατω αυτη.Κατα το ζυγησμα ομως με την αλλη πλευρα που λεει το βιντεο και που μπορω να επιβεβαιωσω....την χαμηλη θεση οδηγησης που σε κανει ενα να το δρομο, το απιστευτα κοφτερο τιμονι, την αναρτηση που σου επιτρεπει να βρεις και να λυσεις ασκησεις τριγωνομετριας οταν περνας απο λακουβα ή σαμαρακι για την γωνια του, τα λοιτα οργανα, την λακωνικοτητα που συνολικα το περιβαλει και πανω απο ολα την αισθηση που σε κατακυριεβει.......ε δε θελει και πολυ πιστεψτε με.
Ολα αυτα τα καλα και μη ερχονται να αποκτηθουν με λιγοτερο απο 28k στην απλη εκδοση και περιπου 40κ στην sc.

Πειτε μου τωρα εσεις τι παραπανω μπορουσατε να εχετε με τοσα?????

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που θα μου πας????

[TOMIS]

Mιας και ανεφερθηκε το αμαξι αυτο δειτε τι μπορει να κανει κανεις με μια ελις..

Δεν υπαρχει απλα ομως...Καθε στιγμη που περναγε στο βιντεο ελεγα τωρα θα τρακαρει τωρα θα τρακαρει...

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Elise Model Guide

Elise S1, 1996
Type 111
VIN: T 0017 onwards

Conceived as a low production model, the Elise has shattered sales expectations and returned Lotus to the forefront of sports car production. This car has also spawned some very interesting limited editions, including the 340R, the Exige coupe, and several motorsport derivatives.

The standard engine is a Rover K-series 1796cc with 4 cylinders in line, and mid mounted transversely. It has an aluminium engine block and aluminium cylinder head with double overhead camshaft, hydraulic tappets, and fuel injection. Peak power is 118bhp (88Kw) at 5500rpm, peak torque is 122 lb.ft (165Nm) at 3000rpm Click here to see the S1 Brochure
GT1, 1997
Type 115




In 1997 Lotus unveiled the Lotus Elise GT1, a derivative of the Lotus Elise and powered by a 3.5 litre eight-cylinder engine. A Hewland six-speed sequential gear box helped transfer the 580 horsepower to the rear wheels. The body is carbon-fibre and the chassis is an aluminium unit borrowed from the Elise. Ventilated disc brakes were fitted on all four-corners. Performance is 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, and top speed is 200 mph. For more info click here
Twin Turbo V8, Displacement 3506cc
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 580 BHP at 7500 rpm
Torque 390Nm / 288lb/ft at 6500 rpm
0-60 mph in 3.8 sec, Top Speed 312 kph / 195 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs
Weight: 1052 kgs / 2315 lbs

Sport 135, 1998
VIN: X 5401-5450, 6001-6035

The Sport 135 was first launched as a limited run of 50 in November 1998, VIN: X 5401 - 5450. It has some improvements to increase the power to 135bhp (although it seems 145bhp is not unusual). Other additions include close-ratio gearbox, sports exhaust, drilled brake discs (cast iron), blue tinted metallic silver paint (Quicksilver), dark blue hood, corbeau sport seats, silver roll over bar, racing steering wheel, headlamp covers, driving lights, and unique Sport 135 body graphics. The catalytic converter is replaced by a through pipe which means the car has to be homologated and this is the main reason for the limited first production run.

The second batch of cars were produced for the 1999 year (VIN: X 6001 - 6035) and had 111S wheels, tyres and spats, black painted fuel filler cap, matt finish alloy gear knob and Sport 135 '99' decals..
50th Anniversary Edition, 1998
VIN: X 5463 - 5816

This is a special edition car based on the standard model. It was launched in late 1998 and only 50 were produced. It was available in one colour only, a metallic green with two tone green/beige leather seats & gold wheels.

111S, Jan 1999
VIN: X 5722

This car was originally called the Sprint and shown in a windowless format, but later re-named the 111S when it was launched at the Geneva Motorshow in 1999. The main difference on this model is that it has the Rover K-series 1.8 Variable Valve Control (VVC) engine which gives 143bhp giving improved performance figures of 0-60 in 5.38 secs, 0-100 in 14.4 secs, and a maximum speed 133mph.
The VVC progressively changes the cam profile, unlike the Honda VTEC engine which is more of an on/off action. These means that it also comes into effect lower down the rev range, giving a wider and smoother power band.
The 111S also features wider 225 section rear tyres and some controversial cosmetic changes such as new 6-spoke wheels, a spoiler, an egg-crate grille, and a carbon effect dash. It also has aluminium window winders and optional 111S decals.
This car was replaced by a 160bhp version of the standard engine named the Lotus Sport 160 in August 2000.
My 111S page can be found here
Heritage / Type 79 (JPS), July 1999
A limited run of 100 left-hand drive Elises in Black with gold wheels and grilles. The interior has a yellow/gold chamois effect seat panel and yellow/gold dash. These were a special run at the request of the Italian dealer network and although they are in JPS colours (gold instead of the original yellow), they are badged as 'Heritage' since Lotus don't hold the rights to the JPS mark. A limited run of 50 was planned in right-hand drive form and were sold as the Type 79. These were available with either standard or VVC engines.
Type 49, Oct 1999
Unveiled at the 1999 London Motorshow at Earls Court, this special edition Elise is painted in the same red, gold and white colour scheme as the Lotus Type 49 Formula One racing car. Also available with a yellow, white and gold colour combination. It was available with the standard 1.8 or the VVC engine.

Millenium Edition, Oct 99
VIN: X 8177 (approx.)
Available based on either standard or 111S versions. Atlantis Blue body colour. All cars have blue Alcantara steering wheel pad and sill trim panels, 111S type black leather seats with blue Alcantara centres. Standard versions also have 111S type road wheels, rear wheelarch spats and headlamp covers. Cars were usually supplied with a range of dealer fitted Lotus accessories.
340R, 1999
VIN: Y 0004 to 0009, 9640+

Launched at the Hippodrome in London in August 1999. First called the 340R due to it's power to weight ratio (170bhp and 500kg) and because only 340 were built.

The 340R is powered by a 1.8-litre VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) K series engine producing 180PS. And in an extremely light car, equipped with a close ratio gearbox, giving a performance of 0-60mph in 4.4secs, and a top speed of 133mph (214km/h).

The addition of the power enhancement as part of the track pack (uprated ECU, no cat, motorsports silencer, 101 inlet cam pulley, 82deg t'stat, oil breather catch tank) give 195bhp. The dry weight of the standard car is 658kg, the power enhanced version being about 5kg less due to the lighter exhaust. The full track prepared car, stripped out and with the track pack weighs 571kg.

M250, Frankfurt Motorshow 1999

The concept behind M250 was to "produce another superlative driverΆs car in the same mould as the Elise, but with technical refinements and enhancements made possible through what weΆve learned from over 50 years of sportscar development."

Powered by a mid-mounted Lotus-tuned 3.0 litre V6 engine that drives the rear wheels through a six-speed gearbox, project M250 was aimed to slot into the Lotus line-up between the Elise and the Esprit. The M250 sadly never made it into production

Motorsport Elise, 2000
Designed for a special Lotus managed race series it features a tuned VHPD K-series engine giving in excess of 200bhp. This Elise based coupe has lots of carbon fibre components. (See also S1 Exige below)
Sport 160, Feb 2000
SVA: VIN: Y 0601 to 0650
WVTA: VIN: Y 0651 onwards
The Sport 160 was launched in February 2000. It featured an improved Sport 135 head with new cams and ECU. The first 50 cars had a GEMs ECU, later cars had a EFI Technology ECU. The GEMs unit lives in the engine bay, the EFI lives in the boot.
The first 50 Sport 160 cars underwent Single Vehicle type Approval (SVA) testing (identified by a VIN between 0601 and 0650), and are factory built with catalytic converters and 'Sport' exhaust to produce 160PS @ 7000 rpm and 178Nm torque @ 5000 rpm. Subsequent cars were Whole Vehicle Type Approved (WVTA) and were factory built with catalytic converters, 111S exhausts and dual intake air cleaner/muffler assemblies to produce approx. 150 PS, but were readily converted to 160 PS specification by carrying out an intake airbox modification, and fitting the 'sport' exhaust
For more info on the 160, and a link to the online brochure, click here
Exige, Apr 2000
VIN: Y 0001 (Character 13 = 8) - model specific serial number sequence

Officially launched by Lotus at Brands Hatch at the first round of the Lotus Motor Sport Elise race series (9th April 2000). This fixed roof coupe has the same 170bhp engine as the 340R with option to upgrade to 190bhp. It features Lotus sport suspension, the close ratio gearbox and anthracite wheels. Large carbon rear wing similar to Esprit 350 Sport. Optional sports exhaust and 340R style seats are available.

0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and it shares a lot of technology from the Motor Sport Elise car with several cooling intakes added including one on the roof. A lightweight glass fibre reinforced composite body is used featuring a deeper front splitter and a high level rear wing, giving improved downforce characteristics whilst minimising drag. The polycarbonate tailgate allows you to see the engine. It also features a higher geared steering rack (2.3 turns lock to lock) than the standard Elise. As of October 2000, air-conditioning was made a standard fitment on the Exige. More info here

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VX220, 2000
Type 116

Nicknamed the Skipton in Hethel during development, Lotus has worked in co-operation with designers and engineers from the Opel/Vauxhall International Technical Development Centre in Ruesselsheim, Germany, to build the VX200 (named the Speedster for the European market). Lotus built the original concept show car - one of the stars of the March 1999 Geneva Motorshow. Powered by Opel/Vauxhall's all-new, aluminium ECOTEC, 2.2-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine.

Official site: https://www.speedster.opel.com/ More info here too

The VX220 Turbo was launched in 2003. The car used the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine from the Zafira GSi and Astra SRi but with power increased from 189bhp to 200bhp and torque climbing to over 190lb ft - expect a 0-60 time of well under five seconds and a top speed limited to 150mph.
Project Tornado (as the car is codenamed within Lotus and Vauxhall) had difficulties with engine cooling during development.
Lotus ceased production for General Motors subsidiaries Opel and Vauxhall in 2005.
Elise S2, Nov 2000
Type 117
(identified as 111 for type approval)
VIN character 10 = 1; VIN character 13 = 7; Serial number from 0018
Co-incident with 2002 model year changepoint. VIN character 10 = 2; Serial number from 1936.
VIN character 12: C = RHD heater, D = LHD heater, N = RHD a.c., P = LHD a.c.
VIN character 10 = 3; Serial number from 4397.
VIN character 10 = 7; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants. VIN character 4 identifies engine type. Elise S = Y

Gull wing hard top shown in early publicity was never produced by Lotus

My personal favourite S2
(This car was sponsored by Lotus Cars Swiss Dealer network for the Elise Swiss Trophy 2002)

Nicknamed the Monza in Hethel during development.
The first S2 built on the production line was chassis no. 012, 001-011 being the five development cars and the first six press cars. The first customer car built was chassis 122, all the cars built before those were dealer demo cars.
The smooth contours have faded in favour of a more aggressive angular image. Available with two options - the Sports Tourer or the Race Tech. The Sports Tourer option pack adds 14kg and the Race Tech option pack 12kg.
The Sports Tourer features leather seats, dashboard and door panels, fitted carpets and polished aluminium controls, a four speaker audio system, adjustable passenger footrest and additional cabin storage.
The Elise Race Tech cockpit offers a race inspired modern interior. Seats are trimmed with carbon, leather and alcantara. Cross-drilled discs and auxiliary lamps focus the driving experience on performance. Aluminium driver controls and two-speaker audio system complete the driverΆs environment.
The rear diffuser is a finned and the optional one is a composite material. The fuel filler cap is a new motorbike style cap, the high level brake light moved to the roll bar cover and the boot now has separate lock mounted on it. The redesigned suspension features revised geometry, stiffer springs and Lotus tuned Bilstein dampers. It has new six-spoke wheels and tyres jointly developed with Bridgestone (Potenza RE040 tyres, 175/55R16 front, 225/45R17 rear).
The standard 1.8 K-series engine remains but Lotus and added their own Lotus K4 ECU and on-board diagnostics system to ensure EU compliance until at least 2004. With 120bhp and a close ratio gearbox as standard, it reaches 0-60 in approximately 5.6 seconds and 125mph top speed; 0-100mph time of approximately 17.5 secs.
Air Conditioning Option: February 2002. Cars with heater only continue unchanged, but a.c. cars use new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, incorporating face level vents, dual intake blower fan, air blender flap without water valve, electrical rotary controls with stepper motor operated flaps. Larger engine cooling radiator with twin fans. Coolant re-circulation pump. Cobra 8185/8186 security system.
Cobra 8185/8186 Vehicle Security System: February 2002 Fitted on all cars with a.c. (see above) and then as running change to heater cars during March. Cobra 8185 immobiliser becomes standard specification. 8186 optional upgrade to meet U.K. Thatcham 1 requirements, including self powered siren, selectable intrusion sensor, illuminated entry. In March 2002 a new Hard Top Roof and ΅ShortΆ Soft Top was introduced
2007 model Elise S uses 1ZZ-FE engine producing 100 kW, with variable inlet timing but fixed valve lift, plastic inlet manifold, revised intake snorkel, revised exhaust manifold and downpipe, smaller tailpipes within standard trims. Elise S also uses new C56 5-speed transmission and 6-spoke roadwheels sharing styling of standard '01 model wheels.
Click here to see the S2 Brochure, or here for more press release info. Some pre-production model pictures here
Sport 190, January 2001

190hp Elise Sport for track use - it will not pass UK emission legislation. The Elise Sport has a power to weight ratio of 283.6 bhp per tonne. 0-62mph (0-100km/h) takes 4.4 seconds and 0-100mph (0-160km/h) takes 10.9 seconds. More info here

Elise S2 111, 2002
VIN character 4 = J;
Serial number from 2677
΅04 M.Y. VIN from serial number 0004 & VIN character 10 = 4; Serial number sequence re-started at 0001 = Track biased option for Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore. Based on Elise 111
Launched in June 2002. The 111 uses the VVC K-series as used in the MGFT but uses a Lotus K4 ECU to provide 156bhp @ 7000rpm and 129lb-ft at 4650rpm. 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. Features 8-spoke wheels with a lower unsprung mass than the standard S2 wheels. These are 5.5 x 16in fronts and 7.5 x 17in rears with Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 175/55 VR16 front tyres and 225/45 VR17 rears.
Elise S2 111S, 2002

This car is identical to the 111 but features leather seats and trim, an upgraded stereo and carpets.

The 111 S2 was not sold with the longtail roof. Some sellers advertise their cars as a 111S (because the Elise model designation at Lotus is 111) they're really completely standard 120bhp cars. Usually the wheels and/or roof are a giveaway - six spokes or long roof = standard car; 8-spoke wheels and short roof=111. Although all S2s after the 1st June 2002 carried the short roof.

Lotus Sport 111, May 2003
΅04 M.Y. VIN from serial number 0004.
Track biased option for Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore. Based on Elise 111 with following changes: Sports suspension with stiffer springs and dampers, adjustable spring pans, 5-hole anti-roll bar, re-positioned steering rack. O.Z. 16-spoke roadwheels in black or silver with 6.5J front rims. Yokohama A048 tyres. Body colour Silver Mica, Blue Mica, Starlight Black, Ardent Red. Body colour grilles. ΅Lotus Sport 111Ά decals and interior embroidery. Black Alcantara trim features. High grade roof hoop with optional forward brace for MSA approval. Plaque on passenger sill.
Elise S2 Sport 135, 2002
VIN character 4 = M; Serial number from 4612
The Sport 135 upgrade to the standard Elise S2 was announced in January 2002 & available only in the UK. Initially only available on a limited number of new cars as a non-homologated upgrade. It features a ported cylinder head, the cast aluminium inlet system, introduced a stainless steel sports silencer and reprogrammed ECM to increase the power. A low restriction airbox has also been added to ensure that maximum revs can be achieved in each gear. The 135 upgrade kit gives the Elise 135hp at 6200 rpm and 175Nm of torque at 4850 rpm, 0-62 mph in 5.4 secs, 0-100 mph in 14.9 secs and a maximum speed of 129 mph.
For a limited period only, Lotus offered this kit to new buyers to increase sales over the winter months. The Sport 135 upgrade was made available to all S2 owners of S2 Elises in mid March 2002. It includes a new replacement head which has been ported and gas flowed, complete with valves, tappets, a new aluminium inlet manifold and plenum. The earlier proposed new air filter housing has been dropped in favour of a revision to the existing housing. The replacement K4 ECU has been reprogrammed to meet emissions tests. Cosmetic changes include a new bulkhead panel (required to clear the inlet manifold), a revised boot latch (for the same reason) and some 'Sport 135' decals. The kit does not include a sports exhaust which is required to unleash the full potential (2-3bhp lost with standard exhaust). The larger inlet manifold requires a new boot wall, slightly reducing boot space.

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Elise S2 Sport 190, 2002

The Sport 190 was first announced in January 2002 and further information appear at the Geneva Motorshow in March 2002.

Each S2 Sport 190 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.

Elise S2 Type 72, 2002

The Elise Type 72 shares a lot in common with the Elise S1 Type 79 or Heritage model. Mechanically it is the same as the standard S2 but can be bought with a factory fitted Sport 135 upgrade.

See https://www.type72.com/ for more info.

Elise S2 Type 25, 2002

Built to commemorate the revolutionary race car driven by Jim Clark in F1, painted in Lotus Racing Green with twin metallic yellow stripes running front to back. Unique black Lotus styled six spoke wheels. The interior includes perforated Ruby red leather seats, door panels and steering wheel centre (echoing the original), and red laurels embroidered onto the headrest of each seat. A Heritage Type 25 ID plate confirms it's limited edition status as only 50 of these cars were produced for the UK market. The car is also supplied with hard top maintaining the twin stripes.

Type 99T, 2003
Type 99T is a celebration of one of the most distinctive Lotus Formula One cars. Unveiled in London on 3rd February 1987 the Lotus 99T holds the honour of being the last ever Lotus Formula One car to win a Grand Prix.Painted in unique ΅Saffron Yellow' with subtle blue detailing to mirror that of the original race car, the Elise Type 99T commemorates one of the most recognisable cars in the history of Formula One.
Unique black Lotus styled eight spoke wheels complete the racing look from the exterior. The interior is furnished in perforated black leather sports seats and door panels, complemented by a black alcantara dash panel. Cross-drilled brakes, CD player, black soft-top and black carpets
Elise S2 Sport 135R, May 2003

Developed by Lotus Sport and Performance in conjunction with the Lotus Ride and Handling team to develop a sports suspension set-up giving its user total control over ride height settings to maximise the cars performance in any environment. Following on from this, Lotus Sport and Performance has redesigned the flow characteristics of the cylinder head specifically for the 135R to offer greater flexibility throughout the rev range.

In addition to the engine modifications, the 3-piece F1 style diffuser and exhaust system has been utilised to further enhance the performance and character of the car.
The Lotus Sport Elise 135R will be built as a 'special edition' (denoted by the Lotus Sport chassis plate fixed into the passenger footwell) and as such will only be available in limited numbers.
Elise S2 Type 23, 2003
New green/white paint scheme as a limited edition run. June 2003.
Elise S2 2004 USA variant, 2003
VIN character 10 = 5; Character 12 = L; Serial number from 0001 (shared with other ΅05 M.Y. Elises).

In January 2003 the first official announcement about a US bound Elise was made, to be based on the European Elise S3 but with additional safety equipment to satisfy US legalities. At the same time as this announcement, it was also declared that the Lotus Esprit would reach the end of its long and illustrious life in early 2004 in the USA and mid 2003 in Europe - with an all new replacement to be announced at a future date.
In September 2003 Lotus announced that the Toyota 2ZZ-GE 1.8 litre 4 cylinder 16-valve engine with Variable Valve Timing and Lift-Intelligent (VVTL->i) system had been chosen, to be mated to a six-speed gearbox and tuned by Lotus specifically for the U.S. and to produce around 190hp.
The Federalised Elise was officially launched at the 2004 Los Angeles Auto Show. The main changes over the existing Elise S2 are the Toyota engine and 6-speed gearbox. The weight has been confirmed at 891kg. 0-60mph is claimed at 4.8 seconds and top speed at 150mph. The additional weight is down to twin airbags, brake servo and TRW anti-lock brakes, climate control, air-conditioning and carpets and additional sound proofing. It also has a larger fuel tank and a starter button.
To get some in-life experience of this engine and to reduce potential launch issues and associated legal problems in the US, Lotus Cars are going to offer the same engine in the Exige S2, due to be launched at the Geneva motorshow in 2004. The Toyota Elise was later made available in the UK under the name 111R in January 2004

Pinifarina Enjoy, September 2003
Lotus announced they would build a limited run of less than a hundred cars, first customer cars were expected in 2005.
Using the K-series from the Elise 135R, the car features a wider track (2½" front and rear) and a wheelbase stretched by 3". To counteract the extra length which is mainly at the front of the car, the car has inboard suspension at the front. Wider 17" and 18" wheels are used helping both the look of the car and the grip.
The construction methods employed mean that the bodywork over the wheels can be removed simply, leaving a 340R-like car for track days.
Elise S2 2004 111R, Jan 2004
VIN character 4 = P; Character 13 = 3; Serial number 0970-2476
VIN character 10 = 5; Serial number from 0597 (sequence shared with USA model).
VIN character 10 = 6; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants.
The UK version of the Toyota engined (US) Elise. For the first time, track tuned, high specification ABS with servo assisted brakes is offered as standard on the Elise 111R. Renamed R in 2007

S2 Exige, March 2004
VIN character 4 = P; Character 13 = 8; Serial number from 1092
Differences compared with Elise 111R include: Restyled front and rear clamshells with fixed roof and strut mounted rear aerofoil. Front body splitter panel. Re-styled road wheels, wider on the front, and Yokohama A048 tyres.
Motorsport Exige, January 2005

A direct motorsport derivative of the successful Lotus Exige. This Lotus designed and engineered race car was part manufactured by RTN, the team responsible for the Le Mans winning Bentley, using the latest motorsport techniques and procedures to produce a lightweight yet strong carbonfibre bodywork structure around the standard road-going Lotus Exige Aluminium extruded and bonded chassis.

The Lotus Sport designed fully adjustable suspension system with double wishbones all round was fabricated and manufactured by Pilbeam. Power is provided by a 400 hp Swindon Racing Engines tuned GM 3 litre V6 racing engine linked to a Hewland sequential six-speed gearbox, with AP-Racing providing the braking system.
This one-off race car has been built for a South East Asian client and is expected to race in selected sportscar races in Asia. There are no plans as yet to build further examples of the Lotus Sport Exige but the base structure has been carefully designed to comply with key motorsport regulations around the world. Adhering to the key Lotus philosophy of performance through lightweight, the Lotus Sport Exige weighs in at just 850kg. The whole project, conducted in complete secrecy took less than 6 months.
S2 Exige 240R, 2005

Limited edition of 50 units produced as post registration official factory conversions of '05 Exige by the Lotus Sport workshops at Hethel, for U.K. and certain overseas territories (up to 40 sold in the EU, the remainder mainly in Japan). The car is not identifiable from the VIN coding. They are only available in Sport Yellow or Sport Black, and has a unique interior trim in black with Lotus Sport Yellow highlights in leather.

With a supercharged and intercooled engine producing over 240 hp and over 170 lbft of torque, the Lotus Sport Exige 240R reaches 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and 100 mph (160 km/h) in less than 10 seconds before topping out at 155 mph (249 km/h). At this top speed the advanced aerodynamics produce 113 kg of downforce. The total unladen weight is approximately 930 kg and the power to weight is approximately 261 hp / tonne (195 kW / tonne, 266 PS / tonne).
A unique numbered Lotus Sport build plate is fitted to the aluminium chassis member on the passenger side. The interior also includes sports seats, driver and passenger four-point harnesses which are fitted to a cross bar that is part of the motorsport specification T45 roll bar. New lightweight five spoke forged alloy wheels are of a slightly wider section to the standard Exige wheel to accommodate the optional extra track only specification slick tyres as well as the Yokohama A048 tyres, which come as standard. These wheels are painted in "Satin Black" for the Sport Yellow painted version of the Lotus Sport Exige 240R and "High Power Silver" for the Sport Black painted version. In addition to the powerful four-cylinder engine, the Lotus Sport Exige 240R also includes specially developed Lotus Sport parts including upgraded brakes, stiffer springs and 2-way adjustable Ohlins dampers with ride height adjustment, an adjustable front anti-roll bar, twin oil coolers and an Accusump
Sports Racer, October 2005

Special paint versions of '06 M.Y. 111R in either Ardent Red with triple Monaco White stripes, or Nightfall Blue with twin Monaco White stripes.

Combined total of 199 units with unique build plate on sill. Forged wheels, sport suspension, twin front oil coolers, traction control. Black leather interior with red or blue stitching, and red or blue 'Elise' embroidered into head restraints. Sports Racer decals.