- Lotus launches all-new ‘plug and play’ digital dashboard for enhanced
track day experiences
- Pre-loaded with circuit data from more than 4,000 race tracks around the
world
- GPS technology and lap performance indicators will help drivers deliver
the perfect lap
- Available for selected Lotus Elise and V6 Exige models, priced £1,470
- Numerous other aftersales packages now on offer through Lotus retailers
Lotus has launched an all-new ‘plug and play’ Digital Instrument Pack that’s
pre-loaded with details of more than 4,000 race tracks from across the world.
The perfect illustration of how Lotus is always ‘For The Drivers’, the digital
dashboard features integrated GPS technology and lap performance indicators,
allowing track day fans to measure, display and record data to perfect their
racing lines and lap times.
Designed for Lotus Elise and V6 Exige models built from 2008 onwards, the
system’s software comes pre-loaded with details of 4,127 race tracks and
automatically recognises when drivers are near a circuit. Drivers can download
the start/finish line co-ordinates so they can calculate lap times, then analyse
their performance in real time on the digital display or later by downloading
data to a laptop.
A unique Lotus-branded start-up screen further enhances the experience, and
users can also customise the display of the high-contrast six-inch TFT screen to
suit their needs. The system even features a camera input, allowing drivers add
a portable action camera to capture the action from each exhilarating lap.
Chris Hinks, Aftersales Director, Lotus, said the Digital Instrument Pack is
designed for drivers who want to take their Lotus track day experience to the
next level. He commented: “We know our customers appreciate the motorsport
heritage of Lotus cars and love to use their own vehicles on track days.
Integrating a Digital Instrument Pack into an Elise or Exige is only going to
enhance that experience.”
The Digital Instrument Pack has been carefully designed to fit seamlessly into
the Elise or Exige dashboard, replacing the original factory-fit instrumentation.
It is available in international markets where the two cars are sold. At UK
Lotus retailers it is priced £1,470 including VAT and a fitting service is
available at an extra cost. When fitted by a Lotus retailer the pack is covered
by a two-year warranty. Prices in other markets will vary.
Lotus owners can now also take advantage of a number of other aftersales
packages, including fixed price scheduled servicing and on brakes and clutches.
All parts purchased and fitted by an authorised Lotus retailer are now covered
by a 24-month / unlimited mileage parts warranty.
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