The Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Edition reaches the market to celebrate 20 years of presence in the market model. Has turbocharged 1.8-liter produced 217 hp.
L otus is known for building lightweight sports and that is precisely the method they have chosen to celebrate 20 years in the market Elise , to launch a special commemorative series, whose main virtue was the weight loss from the conventional model.
Thus the so-called Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Edition with its 914 kg weight is between 924 kilograms of Elise S and S 896 kilograms of Elise Club Racer. Yes, they are only 10 kg less than the conventional model, but they reach their turbo 1.8-liter, 217 horsepower for engine accelerates from 0-100 kph in 4.2 seconds and reach speeds maximum of 237 kilometers per hour.
Such anecdotal least 10 kilograms weight were achieved mainly by the hand of a new forged alloy wheels and a lightened center console. But besides the Elise 20th Anniversary has its painted in the same color as the body center console, leather or Alcantara upholstery with tone stitching against a new driving mode called Sport increases throttle response and alters the behavior of traction control for improved sporty driving.
The special edition Elise will be available in four classic colors model: Blue, Green, Yellow and Silver . You can count on finishing details black matte as the rear diffuser, exterior mirrors, the roll hoop and rear crossbar. Besides the emblems that identify the special series are located in the body and interior, completing his aesthetic improvements.