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Adrenalin-fuelled excitement is the hallmark of the Elise R.
Its lightweight, agile chassis combined with a powerful, responsive engine mark out the Elise R as a thoroughbred.
The engine is the heart and soul of the car - four cylinders providing 189bhp at a dizzy 8,200rpm. The advanced design uses variable valve timing and lift (VVTL-i) to provide an extraordinarily high power output without sacrificing economy. A close ratio 6-speed gearbox compliments the engine's character to ensure lightning responses and acceleration from 0 to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds.
Distinctive 8-spoke alloy wheels compliment the iconic design to provide a purposeful appearance. The only question left to answer is which heart will be beating fastest; the Elise R or yours...
Vehicle Description
Model |
Elise R |
Engine |
2ZZ-GE engine, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) & aluminium lightweight and compact construction. Chain driven Double Over-Head Camshafts (DOHC) exploiting a Variable Valve Timing & Lift - intelligent (VVTL-i) system. Lotus T4e engine management system, multi-point sequential fuel injection, electronic ignition and electronic throttle control. Lotus Sport developed supercharger installation including intake manifold, plenum and induction system, and air to air intercooler - cooling air enters via the roof scoop. |
Emissions |
Three-way catalytic converter. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD). |
Transmission |
C64 manual transaxle, aluminium lightweight construction. 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential. |
Chassis |
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with glass-fibre composite front section, extruded aluminium door beams, integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear subframe. |
Steering |
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock |
Suspension |
Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones. Bilstein mono-tube dampers with coaxial Eibach coil springs. Front anti-roll bar. Double shear track control arm brace |
Wheels |
Y-Type 8-spoke lightweight alloy wheels in black F: 6.5Jx16 & R: 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres |
Yokohama Advan A048 LTS F: 195/50 R16 & R: 225/45 R17 |
Brakes |
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated & cross-drilled discs. |
