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Lotus Elise (Type 111) period: 1996 - 2001 engine: 1.796cc K-series/118 bhp
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Lotus Elise GT1
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Lotus Elise Motorsport (Type 111) period: 1999 - 2002 engine: 1.796cc K-series/200 bhp # made: 65 Designed for a special Lotus managed race series it features a tuned VHPD K-series engine giving in excess of 200bhp.
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Lotus Elise 50th Anniversary (Type 111) period: 1998 engine: 1.796cc K-series/118 bhp # made: 50 This is a special edition car based on the standard model. It is 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. It also had unique decals and a certificate of authenticity.
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Lotus Elise Sport 190 (Type 111) period: 1998 - 1999 engine: 1.796cc K-series/190 bhp # made: n.a. For track use only
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Lotus Elise 49 (Type 111) period: 1999 engine: 1.796cc K-series/118 bhp # made: n.a. To commemorate Lotus' "Grand Prix glory and racing history". It's painted in the same red, gold and white colour scheme as the Lotus Type 49 Formula One racing car but was also available with a yellow, white and gold colour combination.
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Lotus Elise Heritage / Type 79 (Type 111) period: 1999 engine: 1.796cc K-series/118 bhp # made: 122 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 are 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 both standard and VVC
engines; 22 RHD cars were built. |
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Lotus Elise Sport 135 (Type 111) period: 1998 - 1999 engine: 1.796cc K-series/135 bhp # made: 85
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Lotus Elise 111S (Type 111) period: 1999 - 2001 engine: 1.796cc K-series VVC/143 bhp #made: 1.487
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Lotus Elise Millenium Edition (Type 111) period: 2000 engine: 1.796cc K-series/118 bhp # made: This is a special edition launched to mark the Millenium.
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Lotus Elise Sport 160 (Type 111) period: 2000 - 2001 engine: 1.796cc K-series/160 bhp (upgrade kit to 190bhp) # made: 311 # made in total : app. 12.000 (S1)
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Lotus Elise CNG (Type 111) This one should not really be listed here as it was not a
production car, but we thought it would be nice to make our
information as complete as we can.
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Lotus Elise 340 R (Type 111) period: 2000 engine: 1.796cc K-series VHPD/177 bhp #made: 340
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Lotus M250 (Type 118)
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Lotus Elise S2 (Type 111) period: 2000 - engine: 1.796cc K-series/120 - 156 bhp # made:
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Lotus Elise S2 Sport 135 (Type 111) period: 2002 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.
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Lotus Elise S2 Sport 190 (Type 111) period: 2002 - 2003 engine: 1.796cc K-series/190 bhp # made: 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. |
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Lotus Elise S2 Type 72 (Type 111) period: 2002 engine: 1.796cc K-series/120 bhp # made: The Elise Type 72 reflects the racing heritage of the Type 72 with the Black and Gold livery. |
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Lotus Elise S2 111 (Type 111) period: 2002 - 2004 engine: 1.796cc K-series VVC/156 bhp # made:
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Lotus Elise S2 111 S (Type 111) period: 2002 - 2004 engine: 1.796cc K-series VVC/156 bhp # made: This car is identical to the 111 but features leather seats and trim, an upgraded stereo and carpets. |
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Lotus Elise S2 Type 25 (Type 111) period: 2002 engine: 1.796cc K-series/122 bhp # made: 50 The Lotus Elise Type 25 commemorates 40 years since the groundbreaking Type 25 won it's first Grand Prix changing the racing world forever.
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Lotus Elise S2 Type 23 (Type 111) period: 2003 engine: 1.796cc K-series/122 bhp # made: ? Was this just a colorchange ???
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Lotus Elise S2 Type 49 (Type 111) period: 2002 engine: 1.796cc K-series/122 bhp # made: 100 Limited edition: Only 100 cars (individually numbered) produced for the UK market, cars on sale in Europe and rest of the world are not limited. The 100 UK editions have the following extra's:
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Lotus Elise S2 Type 135R (Type 111) period: 2003 engine: 1.796cc K-series/135 bhp # made: Developed by Lotus Sport and Performance in conjunction with the Lotus Ride and Handling team, the Lotus Sport Elise 135R has been designed to provide ultimate performance both on and off the track.
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Lotus Elise S2 Type 99T (Type 111) period: 2003 engine: 1.796cc K-series/156 bhp # made: ? 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. Left hand drive only! 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 complete the look.
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Lotus Elise S2 111R (Type 111) period: 2004 - engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i / 189 bhp # made: Toyota engine tuned by Lotus. The VVTL-i is short for Variable Valve Timing and Lift-Intelligent. 6-Speed gearbox.
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Lotus Elise S2 Sports Racer period: 2005 - 2006 engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i / 189 bhp Limited to 199 cars including both colours
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Lotus Elise S2 S (Type 111) period: 2006 - engine: 1794 cc Toyota VVTL-i / 134 bhp # made:. See the press release for more information, click here.
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Lotus Elise S2 R (Type 111) period: 2006 - engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i / 189 bhp # made:. Was refered to as 111R before. |
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Lotus Elise S2 72D (Type 111) period: 2007 engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i / 189 bhp # made: 50 35th Anniversary Commemorative Edition type 72D. |
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Lotus Elise S 40th Anniversary (Type 111) period: 2007-2008 engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i DHOC / 134 bhp # made: 50 available for mainland Europe Have a look at the press release for more information, click here
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Lotus Elise SC (Super Charger) (Type 111) period: 2008 - engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i DHOC with Magnuson supercharcher/ 220 bhp Please read the press release for more information, click here and here. # made:
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Lotus Elise S2 California Special (Type 111) period: 2008 engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i / 189 bhp # made: 50 The 2008 Limited California Special Edition of the Lotus Elise
features significant bodywork and trim upgrades designed specifically
for the lifestyle market. This edition will initially be offered in a
limited quantity of 50 units worldwide - twenty-five in Saffron Yellow
and twenty-five in Ardent Red. |
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Clark Type 25 Elise SC (Type 111) period: 2008 engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i DHOC with Magnuson supercharcher/ 220 bhp Please read the press release for more information, click here # made: 25
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Lotus Elise S2 Club Racer (Type 111) period: 2009 engine: 1796 cc Toyota VVTL-i DHOC / 134 bhp # made: Available in 4 colors; Lotus have brought back Sky Blue, Elite Yellow,
Old English White and Carbon Grey and applied them to a modern day Lotus.
The exclusive Elise Club Racer colours extend to the transmission tunnel and
the bucket seats. Light weight and supportive, they feature suede effect
pads that allow the vehicles' body colours to shine through.
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Lotus Elise S2 (Type 111) modelyear 2011 period: april 2010 - 2011 engine: 1ZR-FAE 1.6 litre engine with Valvematic and Dual VVT-I technology, 134 BHP # made:
For the 2011 model year, the Elise range will consist of the following variants:
See all the details in the press release, please click here |
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Lotus Elise S2 (Type 111) SC RGB Special Edition period: september 2010 engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged 1.8 litre engine # made: Made in celebration the legendary input of Roger Becker (RGB) who retired in January 2010 following 44 years of service. Lotus made a series of Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige sports cars in bespoke RGB Special Edition specification.
See all the details in the press release, please
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Lotus Elise S2 (Type 111) SC Final Edition period: 2011 engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged 1.8 litre engine # made: 15 This final edition has a supercharged 218bhp engine, exclusive matte
black paint detailing on the rear transom panel, roll hoop cover, hardtop
and door mirror housings and an unprecedented level of standard equipment,
this "Final" Elise makes a striking statement. Because just 15 Elise SC
Final Editions are built for the North American market, this car will is a
collectible, available in Ardent Red, Aspen White, Carbon Grey and Chrome
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Elise S period: 2011 - 2015 engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged (Eaton) 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made: More information and technical details can be found here. |
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Elise with SPS (Serial Precision Shift) option This gearbox option available for the 1.6l Elise utilises new lightweight robotised automated manual transmission technology to allow the driver to switch between manual and automatic driving modes via paddles fixed to the steering column giving an even more direct connection with the road. More information and technical details can be found here. |
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Elise S Club Racer period: 2013 - engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged (Eaton) 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made: The Club Racer concept comprises funky colour schemes, the innovative
application of materials and enhanced driving dynamics and performance, all
of which make for a compelling purchase for Lotus purists and track day
enthusiasts.
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Elise S Cup R period: 2013 - engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made: More information here
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Elise S Cup period: 2014 - 2015 engine: 217 hp 1.8 litre DOHC VVT-I 16 valve with chargecooled Magnuson # made: More information here
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Elise Sport / Elise Sport 220 period: 2015 - engine: 1ZR-FAE 1.6 litre engine with Valvematic and Dual VVT-I technology, 134 BHP engine (Sport 220): 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged (Eaton) 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made: More information in the November 2015 press release
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Elise S 20th Anniversary Special Edition period: 2015 - engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged (Eaton) 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made:
Standard specifications for each 20th Anniversary Lotus Elise Edition:
More information: March 2015 press release
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Elise Cup 250 period: 2016 - 2017 engine: 243 hp 1.8 litre DOHC VVT-I 16 valve with chargecooled Magnuson R900 supercharger # made: More information February 2016 press release
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Elise Race 250 period: 2016 - engine: 243 hp 1.8 litre DOHC VVT-I 16 valve with chargecooled Magnuson R900 supercharger # made: Specifically developed by Lotus’ famous Motorsport division the car has
benefited through the company’s ‘Lightweight Laboratory’, and includes as
standard, a Lithium Ion battery saving 10 kg compared to a standard battery,
carbon fibre race seats (6 kg lighter than the equivalent composite seats)
and ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels. Those wanting to cut weight still
further, can opt for the Carbon Aero Pack which replaces the standard front
splitter, rear wing, rear diffuser and side floor-extensions with
lightweight carbon components and reduces mass by a further 10 kg. With
these lightweight options, the Elise Race 250 weighs less than 900 kg (dry). More information: July 2016 press release
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Elise 250 Special Edition period: 2016 - engine: 243 hp 1.8 litre DOHC VVT-I 16 valve with chargecooled Magnuson R900 supercharger # made: Based on the Elise Cup 250 but featuring a raft of exclusive components as standard. More information: August 2016 press release
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Elise Sprint / Elise Sprint 220 period: 2017 - engine: 1ZR-FAE 1.6 litre engine with Valvematic and Dual VVT-I technology, 134 BHP engine (Sprint): 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged (Eaton) 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made: Sprint adds carbon fibre to cut 41 kg and hit 798 kg dry weight More information in the April 2017 press release |
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Elise Cup 250 period: 2017 - engine: 243 hp, all alloy, 1.8 litre DOHC 4 cylinder, dual VVT-i, 16-valve with chargecooled supercharger # made: More information, please see press release
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Elise Cup 250 GP Edition (70th Anniversary Edition) period: 2018 - engine: 243 hp, all alloy, 1.8 litre DOHC 4 cylinder, dual VVT-i, 16-valve with chargecooled supercharger # made: It wouldn’t be a proper Lotus celebration without the traditional colours of black and gold, which have been applied to the Lotus Elise 250 Cup GP Edition inside and out. Echoing the Team Lotus 72 F1 car, the exterior has gold, accents and wheels that are set against the black base colour, while in the cabin you’ll find plenty of gold-stitched leather and alcantara and the Lotus crest embroidered into the headrests. Elsewhere, there’s a nod to the Hethel-based manufacturer's 13 Formula 1 titles (seven constructors' championships and six drivers' championships). Lotus has not revealed how many will be built.
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Elise Cup 250 Bathurst Edition period: 2020 engine: 243 hp, all alloy, 1.8 litre DOHC 4 cylinder, dual VVT-i, 16-valve with chargecooled supercharger # made: 6 More information, please see press release
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Elise Classic Heritage Edition
period: 2020 engine: 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged (Eaton) 1.8 litre Toyota engine # made: 100 of all 4 variants together (planned production) In 2020 Lotus has launched four limited-edition versions of the Elise, each paying tribute to the company’s racing history. The exterior colour combinations are black and gold; red, white and gold;
blue, red and silver; and blue and white. The famous black and gold
references the livery of the Lotus Type 72D which Emerson Fittipaldi raced
to five victories over the course of the 1972 Formula 1 season. Red, white
and gold echoes the Type 49B that Graham Hill raced in 1968, while the blue,
red and silver is inspired by the Lotus Type 81 of 1980 driven by Nigel
Mansell, Elio de Angelis and Mario Andretti. Each car has as standard a number of features which were previously on
the options list. These include DAB digital radio with four speakers,
air-conditioning, cruise control, ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels with
racing livery finish, two-piece disc brakes and black carpet with floor
mats. More information to be found in the press release, please click here.
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Lotus Elise and Exige Final Edition cars Period: 2021 2021 marked the end of an era for Lotus Cars. As Lotus announced the
production stop of the Elise and the Exige, after 25 and 21 years
respectively. More information to be found in the press release, please click here. Technical Specifications here |
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