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Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition 1.8 (220 Hp)
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Lotus Elise:
The Lotus Elise GT1 is a race car developed for grand tourer-style sports car racing starting in 1997.
Lotus Cars had previously been using the Lotus Esprit GT1—a racing version of their Lotus Esprit road car—in the BPR Global GT Series since its foundation in 1994, competing in the premier GT1 class against the McLaren F1 GTR, Venturi 600LM, Ferrari F40 GTE and others. However, in 1997, the series came to be known as the FIA GT Championship and manufacturer involvement was increased with the new international exposure. Porsche was the first to start a new breed of racing cars in 1996, with their purpose-built homologation special known as the 911 GT1. This was quickly followed by the announcement that Mercedes-Benz planned to do the same with their CLK GTR for 1997....(Read more on Wikipedia)
20th Anniversary Special Edition Overview:
Lotus Elise (20th Anniversary Special Edition). With 250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.3 l/100km). Weighing only 896 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s). The top speed reaches 234 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 (220 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The supercharged 1.8-liter engine delivers exhilarating performance, perfectly complementing the Elise's lightweight chassis for rapid acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.6 sec) and dynamic handling.
Fuel Economy
While not its primary focus, the combined fuel economy of 7.5 l/100 km is respectable for a high-performance sports car, offering a balance between power and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional lightweight and agile handling
- • Exhilarating supercharged performance
- • Pure, unadulterated driver engagement
- • Exclusive special edition appeal
- • Distinctive and timeless design
Cons:
- • Limited practicality and cargo space
- • Minimal comfort features and stiff ride
- • Challenging ingress/egress for some
- • Not officially crash-tested by Euro NCAP
- • Higher running costs for a niche vehicle
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Series 3, facelift 2017: April, 2017 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Elise |
| Generation: | 20th Anniversary Special Edition |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (220 Hp) |
| Start of production: | March, 2015 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 220 Hp @ 6800 rpm. |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2ZR-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 2ZR-FE |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC - VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.4 l |
| Coolant: | 4 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.1 kg/Hp, 245.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.6 kg/Nm, 279 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 896 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3824 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1719 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1117 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2300 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/55 ZR16; 225/45 ZR17 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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