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Roger Becker, former Director of Vehicle
Engineering for Lotus is celebrated with a
series of special edition versions of the final
run of European specification 1.8 litre Elise
and Exige sportscars. In celebration of his
now legendary input over the years, Roger Becker
(RGB) who retired in January following 44 years
of service, will have a series of Lotus Elise
and Lotus Exige sports cars in bespoke RGB
Special Edition specification produced and set
for release from September 2010.
The Elise SC and Exige S RGB Special Editions
will both be specified to a high level with
Sports and Touring packs as standard. The Elise
SC RGB Special Edition has a supercharged 217 hp
(220 ps) 1.8 litre engine which blesses it with
a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds (0-100kmh in 4.6
seconds). The Lotus Exige S RGB Special Edition
uses the range topping 257 (260 ps) supercharged
and intercooled 1.8 litre engine which endows it
with a 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds and a
phenomenal aerodynamic downforce figure of 92.5
lbs (42 kg) at 100 mph (160 kmh).
Roger Becker said, “I am honoured that Lotus has
named these two special editions after me,
especially as it allows me to offer the customer
my favourite specifications. The past 44 years
have been an incredible journey and I’m looking
forward to watching Lotus progress in the future,
I have no doubt that the company will continue
to go from strength to strength.”
Both the Elise SC and the Exige S RGB Special
Editions are available in four colours, Aspen
White, Starlight Black, Solar Yellow & Carbon
Grey and each one is identified by a numbered
interior plaque, Roger Becker’s signature on the
side of the bodywork and special monochrome
Lotus nose badge.
At the end of 2010, production of the European
versions of the Elise R and SC and the Exige S
and Cup 260, which use the 1.8 litre 2ZZ VVTL-i
engines supplied by Toyota, will finish due to
changes in legislation and the introduction of
“Euro 5” Type Approval which does not apply to
these cars. Production of the Elise R and SC and
the Exige S and Cup 260 will, however, continue
for all other markets.
Andreas Prillmann, Chief Commercial Officer for
Lotus Cars said, “I would like to thank Roger
for his dedication to Lotus It’s fitting that an
exclusive number of the last of the 1.8 litre
Elises and Exiges for Europe are dedicated to
Roger, who has been instrumental in the
development of so many Lotus cars over the years,
in particularly the Evora, the Exige and the
recent versions of the Elise. Not only has his
extensive knowledge and learning been passed on
to our team of talented and skilled engineers,
but also his passion for the Lotus brand and
heritage has helped Lotus grow into the world
class organisation that it is today.”
The new, super efficient 2011 Model Year Lotus
Elise, introduced to the market earlier this
year, will continue for all markets where it is
sold including Europe.
The Lotus Elise SC RGB Special Edition in
more detail
· 217 hp (220 ps) supercharged 1.8 litre engine
· Lotus ultra lightweight forged alloy wheels
· Sport pack
· Touring pack
· Four paint colour : Aspen White, Starlight
Black, Solar Yellow & Carbon Grey
· Roger Becker signature on rear of the car
· Roger Becker numbered plaque
· Monochrome Lotus badges
· Air conditioning
· Recommended Retail Price:
o UK: £38,550 (including VAT)
o Euro Zone: € 43,655 (excluding regional taxes)
o Switzerland: CHF 71,435 (excluding taxes)
Official European Combined Cycle = 8.5 litres /
100 km (33.2 mpg)
Official European Extra Urban Cycle = 6.4 litres/100
km (44.1 mpg)
Official European Urban Cycle = 11.8 litre/100
km (23.9 mpg)
199 g/km of CO2
The Lotus Exige S RGB Special Edition in more
detail
· Standard Features
· 257 hp (260 ps) Supercharged 2ZZ 1.8 engine
· Lotus ultra lightweight forged alloy wheels
· Performance pack
· Sport pack
· Touring pack
· Four paint colours – Aspen White, Starlight
Black, Solar Yellow & Carbon Grey
· Roger Becker signature on rear of car
· Roger Becker numbered plaque
· Monochrome Lotus badges
· Structural shear panel which gives increases
lateral stiffness to the rear subframe by 30%
· Air conditioning
· Recommended Retail Price:
o UK: £41,950 (including VAT)
o Euro Zone: € 50,042 (excluding regional taxes)
o Switzerland: CHF 81,887 (excluding taxes)
Official European Combined Cycle = 8.5 litres /
100 km (33.2 mpg)
Official European Extra Urban Cycle = 6.5 litres/100
km (43.5 mpg)
Official European Urban Cycle = 11.9 litre/100
km (23.7 mpg)
199 g/km of CO2
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