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The Elise S Cup R takes its
place in the stable alongside big brothers the
Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R and the mighty
Evora GT4 in Birmingham between 9th and 12th
January 2014, illustrating the variety of appeal
of the Lotus Motorsport family.
The Lotus suite of products caters for all
levels of experience, budget and talent!
Enjoying motorsport could not be more rewarding
than through the legendary Lotus marque. Be it a
novice shopping for a 1-day driving experience
or comprehensive driver training, experiences
and courses are available through Lotus Driving
Academy; or for Lotus owners looking to race
their road cars at weekends, or indeed take
racing a step further by entering their Lotus to
compete around the world through the global
Lotus Cup network; or indeed take part in the
almighty GT and endurance series with the
outstanding Evora GT4 – there is a Lotus to suit.
Showcasing the latest from the Lotus
Motorsport collection at this year’s Autosport
show:
Elise S Cup R
Evolving from the road-going Elise S, Lotus is
delighted to present the mid-mounted,
transverse, 1.8 litre Elise S Cup R. Boasting
bespoke livery and aerodynamic body kit, the
Elise S Cup R takes a purposeful stance on the
iconic Elise aesthetic – that points straight to
the track!
The Elise S Cup R’s motorsport-specific map in
the engine control module (ECM) and CFD proven
aero pack ensure the Elise’s small physique
packs a mighty punch! With revised front
splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser,
floor extensions and rear wing, clever
manipulation of air-flow creates extra downforce
– and combined with adjustable dampers and
springs, lap times are reduced by circa 4
seconds on a 2.2 mile lap over the standard
Elise S.
Rupert Manwaring, Head of Lotus Motorsport
commented, “Developing the Elise S Cup R was a
natural step following the success of the Exige
V6 Cup R; with so many new markets becoming
interested in motorsport, the Elise S Cup R
gives us the perfect entry level track-car.
Whether the focus is racing or simply developing
your driving skills on a race circuit and having
fun, the incredible handling and ease of use
with low running costs make the Elise S Cup R an
intelligent choice”.
Exige V6 Cup and Exige V6 Cup R
The critically acclaimed Exige V6 Cup and the
race-only Exige V6 Cup R give a taster of where
talent and ambition can take you if the Elise S
Cup R whets your appetite! The road legal Exige
V6 Cup offers a turn-key solution for track
enthusiasts who want the flexibility of driving
to the track and race before driving home,
whilst the track only Exige V6 Cup R is a
pure-bred track car with simply one objective.
Both are equipped with bespoke exterior liveries
and interior trim, steel main roll hoop
incorporating ‘A’ frame, harness bar, FIA
approved fire suppression system, Internal &
external battery isolator switches, competition
driver’s and passenger’s seat with 4 point
harnesses, Pirelli Corsa tyres, 4 mode DPM, 2
piece brake discs, exhaust bypass switch, Multi
adjustable suspension, removable quick release
steering wheel, baffled wet sump system, front
and rear towing eyes, Lotus Racing specific
chassis number.
Proving its race intent, the Exige V6 Cup R is
modified further to include a FIA compliant Roll
Cage, motorsport specification carbon fibre rear
wing, carbon fibre lightweight louvered engine
cover, optional 6 speed sequential transmission
with ‘paddle-shift’ operation and race tuned
shift strategy, FIA FT3 70 litre capacity fuel
cell, FIA and HANS compliant carbon fibre
drivers seat with 6 point harness, Pirelli Corsa
tyres ,variable traction control,
multi-adjustable competition specification
suspension with front and rear anti roll bars,
removable quick release steering wheel and
baffled wet sump system with single rear mounted
oil cooler.
Evora GT4
Dominating the line-up is the awesome Evora GT4
shown in the iconic Black & Gold Lotus livery.
Developed from the award-winning Lotus Evora
sportscar, the Lotus Evora GT4 race car is
engineered and developed in conjunction with a
number of prestigious technical partners to
deliver world-class chassis, steering and brakes,
resulting in exceptional handling.
A naturally-aspirated V6 engine is managed by
Cosworth Electronics Systems, delivers 360 ps @
6500 rpm and 445Nm of torque @ 5500 rpm powering
the rear wheels through a 6-speed sequential
gear box, with ‘paddle shift’ gear selection.
FIA approved design and safety features secure
the car’s entry to 12 of the world’s leading GT
series and can be easily modified for the
demands of endurance events should the driver
seek even more demanding pursuits! The Evora GT4
currently holds the Austrian GT4 title and is
due to compete in the 2014 European GT4, British
GT4 and the Dubai 24 hours.
Lotus Cup
All cars on display are eligible for entry in
the 2014 Lotus Cup series which operates under
the banners Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Cup Europe,
Lotus Cup Italia, Lotus Cup USA, Lotus Cup
Japan, Lotus Cup Thailand, Lotus Cup Asia and
Lotus Ladies Cup. The Lotus Cup is open to all
Lotus owners and their Elise, Exige, Evora, 340R
and 2-Eleven.
Lotus Racing partner and Lotus Cup Italia
organiser PB Racing chooses Autosport
International to launch its 2014 programme. PB
Racing President Stefano d'Aste says, “We have a
very exciting 2014 season planned for Lotus Cup
Italia; we have been working in close
collaboration with Lotus Racing to produce a
very special car exclusively for our customers;
the Elise S Cup PB-R which reaches 225hp, and
being lightweight it’s the perfect mix for an
easy and fun drive! It is our promise to make
Lotus Cup Italia easy for teams, dealers and
customers to compete in and as such technical
assistance will be available on site for all
events, with hospitality for partners and
sponsors and a fully managed programme – it’s
the full package for rookies or experienced
drivers and anyone in between!” |
