Lotus - Elite S - Sales Brochure - 2012 - 2013

ELISE LOTUS ELISE CONTENTS A UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY 4-5 LOTUS RACING ON TRACK 6-7 PERFORMANCE THROUGH LIGHTWEIGHT 8-9 BUILT IN PERFORMANCE 10-11 SUPERIOR ON TRACK 12-13 SPIRITED ON THE ROAD 14-15 ALIVE IN THE CITY 16-17 THE LOTUS ELISE 20-21 THE LOTUS ELISE S 22-23 THE LOTUS ELISE CLUB RACER 24-27 FEATURE FOCUS 28-29 COCKPIT INTERIOR 30-31 BODY COLOURS 34-35 INTERIOR STYLE 36-37 EXTERIOR WHEELS 38 OPTION PACKS 39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 40-42 LOTUS LIFE 43 FURTHER INFORMATION 44 ELISE 2 / LOTUS CARS / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / LOTUS CARS / 3 A UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY Lotus is a driving icon that throughout decades of development has remained true to its founding principles; from the original Elite to the latest Evora. Efficient use of the minimum number of parts, a perfectly balanced chassis and a tactile and involving spirit are recognisable in every car to carry the Lotus badge. 7 6 81 9 1 1 FIA Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championships FIA Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championships FIA Formula 1 Grand Prix Wins Le Mans Wins (in Class) Indianapolis 500 Win FIA World Rally Championship “If you’re not winning, you’re not trying.” 4 / A UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY / Lotus Elise In 1948 Colin Chapman built his first car, following his own theories for improved performance. He formed Lotus in 1952 and from then on the company has never ceased to innovate. In competition, Lotus has a rich history. In Formula 1 alone Lotus has more than 500 Grand Prix starts, complete with 81 victories and 7 World Championships. In addition to the accolades gained in F1, Lotus has successfully competed in Rally, Le Mans, Indy and sports car classes around the world. Above: Founder Colin Chapman. Left: 1970, the British Grand Prix was won by Rindt’s Lotus 72. Right: 1972, Fittipaldi in the iconic black and gold livery debriefs Chapman. Chapman was a pioneer in creating lightweight cars, his innovations changed the face of racing car design forever. From the introduction of ‘ground effect’, aerofoil wings, monocoque chassis and active-ride suspension through to the aluminium bonded chassis of the modern line up, Lotus have never stopped inventing and the passion for innovation remains at the core of everything they do today. Lotus Elise / A UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY / 5 LOTUS RACING ON TRACK Left: Evora GT4 Below: LMP2 Car Bottom: 2012 MSA British Endurance Championship winning Evora GTC Right: Lotus F1® Team Cars at the 2013 German Grand Prix For Lotus, motorsport is tradition, inspiration and the cornerstone of its brand. Colin Chapman inspired Lotus’ racing success and applied his engineering genius to make Lotus cars technically innovative and ultimately faster than the competition. As ambitious now as in the past, this dedication to motorsport continues with Lotus gearing up in competitions around the world. In Formula 1®, Endurance racing and numerous GT series, Lotus is up to speed; from Silverstone to Le Mans to Laguna Seca, Lotus is making an impression in the world’s most famous events on the most demanding circuits. These high-profile international events are complimented by dedicated Lotus one-make race series for the Evora, Exige and Elise. ©garryfuller.com 6 / LOTUS RACING ON TRACK / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / LOTUS RACING ON TRACK / 7 PERFORMANCE THROUGH LIGHTWEIGHT ELISE E S ELISE E CR ELISE Colin Chapman constructed a series of aerodynamically advanced, lightweight sports racing cars during the 1950s - typified by the Lotus Eleven that won its class at Le Mans in 1957. Often quoted, though still as valid today as when he first uttered the words at the launch of the Lotus Seven in 1957, Chapman’s ethos was - “to increase performance, add lightness”. His engineering ideals endure in the Lotus Elise, with few cars rivalling its tactile agility. A mid-engined, rear-wheel drive with an ultra-responsive chassis, utilising lightweight materials such as aluminium and composite deliver the ultimate driving sensation, providing phenomenal feedback with surefooted handling. A reputation as a true driver’s car combined with low CO2 emissions mean the Elise is the perfect sports car for today’s roads. 8 / PERFORMANCE THROUGH LIGHTWEIGHT / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / PERFORMANCE THROUGH LIGHTWEIGHT / 9 BUILT IN PERFORMANCE Above: Attention to detail Right: Elise composite bodywork ready for paint Bottom: Finishing touches Far Right: The award winning Elise chassis The name Lotus is synonymous with sublime handling and poised vehicle dynamics around the world. The Elise leads the way with its lightweight, state-of-the-art, extruded and bonded aluminium chassis, allied to motorsport derived double wishbone suspension with body panels made from lightweight composite. Its unique design ensures an extremely rigid chassis, and the perfect foundation for an agile sports car. Production combines high technology processes with hand finishing techniques, from chassis construction through to final assembly. Teams of specialists oversee every process ensuring Lotus’ high-quality engineering standards are met. With engineering effectiveness comes efficiency, allowing Lotus to extract every aspect of dynamic performance from each component – remaining true to Chapmans’ original principle of performance through lightweight. 10 / BUILT IN PERFORMANCE / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / BUILT IN PERFORMANCE / 11 SUPERIOR ON TRACK A Lotus Elise is like a ‘glove on the hand’, a second skin channelling feedback into your hands and feet via the steering wheel and the pedals. Designed to deliver, it inspires confidence with precision control, perfect balance and pedigree dynamics. From its functional aerodynamics, to its mid-engined construction with optimum weight distribution, through to its race-derived components, such as Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs and track tuned braking system - the Elise’s dynamic intent is clear. Proof of its prowess is the Lotus Cup race series: the Elise is as much at home on the circuit as it is on rural roads. It tracks superbly, sticking tight to the tarmac as you establish a rhythm and flow through the turns. But you’d expect that given its evolution at the famous Hethel test track. 12 / SUPERIOR ON TRACK / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / SUPERIOR ON TRACK / 13 SPIRITED ON THE ROAD Since its launch, the Elise has been hailed as one of the best sports cars that money can buy, creating perfect harmony between driver and machine. The latest generation to carry the evocative name retains the supple road holding, fluid dynamics and tactile feedback of the original and combines this with efficient performance and economy. Its compelling agility is a given. The incredibly lightweight and stiff chassis and finely tuned wishbones and dampers, allied to Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) and sticky Yokohama tyres provide absolute handling precision. No other sports car tackles the open road with the verve of an Elise, where every driver input has such a clear and measurable effect on the car’s behaviour. Offering wind-in-the-hair motoring in its purest form, the Elise’s personality can be quickly modified to suit your mood, with its character defining soft top and optional hard top ensuring driving thrills across all seasons. 14 / SPIRITED ON THE ROAD / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / SPIRITED ON THE ROAD / 15 ALIVE IN THE CITY The Elise handles the transition from open-road to urban grind with consummate ease. Its compact dimensions make navigating narrow city roads easy, and its distinctive styling ensures plenty of on-road presence. Due a dose of retail therapy? You’ll be surprised how accommodating the rear stowage area is. While its unique combination of supercar looks and performance coupled with its low running costs and CO 2 emissions of just 149 g/km in the standard Elise make it an exciting alternative for the city, bringing some fun to your everyday commute. 16 / ALIVE IN THE CITY / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / ALIVE IN THE CITY / 17 PERFORMANCE ART 18 / PERFORMANCE ART / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / PERFORMANCE ART / 19 THE LOTUS ELISE The Elise is a pure-bred sports car, offering exhilarating top-down motoring at an affordable price. Power is provided by an eager 1.6-litre engine, a lightweight in-line four, producing 134 hp with impressive CO2 emissions of just 149 g/km. In simple terms, supercar performance combined with city car economy. The key to this superb balance of engine performance and efficiency is the Valvematic system, a variable valve lift mechanism which combines with dual VVT-i technology. The engine continuously controls valve timing and lift to vary the volume of airflow, ensuring optimal performance based on the engines operational condition. Access this performance via a 6 speed manual transmission with sports ratios. 20 / THE LOTUS ELISE / Lotus Elise Max Power 134 hp (136 PS) at 6800 rpm Max Torque 118 lbft (160 Nm) at 4400 rpm 0 – 60 mph 6.0 seconds 0 – 100 km/h 6.5 seconds Max Speed 127 mph (204 km/h) Weight 876 kg Lotus Elise / THE LOTUS ELISE / 21 THE LOTUS ELISE S At the top of the Elise range is the supercharged S model, delivering 217 hp and 184 lbft of torque – astonishing performance from such a lightweight car. The ultimate evolution of the Elise, its 1.8 litre supercharged and chargecooled engine delivers instant acceleration with significant torque that’s accessible from low in the rev range. Select Sport mode and DPM characteristics alter for more engagement. Performance dynamics are matched aesthetically and aerodynamically. The impressive Elise S is distinguished by a rear wing that arches over the car’s hind quarters, creating more downforce than the standard rear clamshell. Max Power 217 hp (220 PS) at 6800 rpm Max Torque 184 lbft (250 Nm) at 4600 rpm 0 – 60 mph 4.2 seconds 0 – 100 km/h 4.6 seconds Max Speed 145 mph (234 km/h) Weight 924 kg 22 / THE LOTUS ELISE S / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / THE LOTUS ELISE S / 23 LEANER, MEANER CLUB RACER How do you make an Elise even more extreme? Easy, opt for the Club Racer. What you get is the most tactile Elise that Lotus have produced – without losing an ounce of style. It wasn’t easy to find further areas for weight reduction in an already incredibly light car, but with a lot of attention to detail, Lotus engineers have managed to make the Club Racer almost 30 kg* lighter than standard. It’s a revelation – a pure driving experience, and some of the best fun you can have on four lightweight wheels. Adjustable Eibach anti-roll bar and springs plus Bilstein sports dampers mean the Club Racer provides fingertip responsiveness on the racetrack too. Handling is assisted further with the latest Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) system, and selectable Sport setting, giving the driver ultimate power and control. The Club Racer also receives a styling makeover, with unique paint colours complementing matt black highlights; standing out from the crowd is one option you don’t need to select. And with the lightweight CR treatment available on either the Elise 1.6 or the supercharged Elise S, there’s a performance option for every level of driver. *Total weight reduction including all optional weight savings is 28.66 kg. 24 / LEANER, MEANER CLUB RACER / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / LEANER, MEANER CLUB RACER / 25 CLUB RACER KEY FEATURES WEIGHT SAVINGS Standard: Delete front mudflaps Shower cape Radio and speakers stripped out Noise insulation and carpets stripped out Optional airbag delete Delete central locking Lightweight rear Lotus badge Saves 0.6 kg Saves 5.9 kg Saves 4.0 kg Saves 4.5 kg Saves 4.0 kg Saves 0.3 kg Saves 60 g Optional: Forged Sport alloy wheels Dealer fit lightweight battery Dealer fit Power Pack Saves 1.5 kg Saves 5.4 kg Saves 2.4 kg TOTAL WEIGHT SAVINGS 28.66 kg PERFORMANCE FEATURES Adjustable front anti-roll bar Sports suspension as standard CLUB RACER STYLING Matt Black body feature panels, black wheels and rear diffuser Body colour seat shells and centre console Unique logo and decal kit Elise CR paint options From standard range: Aspen White, Carbon Grey, Ardent Red Unique to Elise CR: Saffron Yellow, Sky Blue, Matt Black Elise S CR paint options From standard range: Aspen White, Carbon Grey, Chrome Orange Unique to Elise S CR: Daytona Blue, Formula Red, Toxic Green ELISE CR ELISE S CR 134 hp (136 PS) at 6800 rpm 217 hp (220 PS) at 6800 rpm Max Torque 118 lbft (160 Nm) at 4400 rpm 184 lbft (250 Nm) at 4600 rpm 0 – 60 mph 6.0 seconds 4.2 seconds 6.5 seconds 4.6 seconds Max Power 0 – 100 km/h Max Speed Weight 127 mph (204 km/h) 145 mph (234 km/h) 848 kg* 896 kg* *Stated weight includes all optional weight savings including airbag delete 26 / CLUB RACER KEY FEATURES / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / CLUB RACER KEY FEATURES / 27 FEATURE FOCUS 6 Speed Manual Put yourself in complete control of the driving experience with the slick shifting 6 speed manual transmission, featuring sports ratios perfectly matched to the engine configuration and driving dynamics. Seats The Elise seat range has been ergonomically designed utilising light weight materials for maximum support and comfort, ensuring you stay firmly in place during spirited driving. Rear Diffuser The Elise’ aerodynamic styling incorporates a unique rear diffuser design that both harmonises airflow underneath the rear of the car, and also provides clean and efficient lines to the underbody, with the exhaust system exiting through its middle. Headlamps and LED Rear Lights The highly distinctive headlamps incorporate hi-tech LED daylight running lights and indicators, while the rear LED brake light cluster is instantly recognisable. Dynamic Performance Management Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) adds to the Elise‘s world leading handling by offering extra stability when the high levels of grip are exceeded. A selectable Sport mode takes DPM one step further, allowing the driver to safely explore the limits further still. Roof Options The Elise offers exhilarating wind-in-the-hair motoring and its character defining soft-top is typically light and clever. An optional hardtop is also available for winter motoring, ensuring fun for all four seasons. Wheels and Tyres A range of specially selected lightweight alloy wheels subtly enhance the way your car looks and drives. These are mated to bespoke compound Yokohama AD07 tyres specifically developed to produce a tyre that works in perfect harmony with the suspension and chassis. Elegant Detailing Function is not at the sacrifice of form on the Elise. Wherever you look on you will find attention to detail, such as the machined aluminium petrol filler cap. 28 / FEATURE FOCUS / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / FEATURE FOCUS / 29 COCKPIT INTERIOR The Elise’s pure and driver focused cockpit is a special place to be. Get comfortable in the ergonomically designed sports bucket seats and grasp the small and perfectly contoured steering wheel. All controls are carefully positioned for maximum ease of use under the most demanding conditions, with nothing superficial or cosmetic distracting from the driving experience. Aluminium features strongly, including a machined aluminium handbrake grip and gear-lever knob, as well as perfectly positioned pedals. The Elise has face-level vents that can be positioned to keep you cool with air conditioning available as an option. And if the engine melody alone isn’t enough for you, an Alpine CD receiver with iPod® and MP3 connectivity provides extra soundtracks through its 4 speaker system*. *The Alpine CD receiver is an extra cost option as part of comfort pack on Club Racer. 30 / COCKPIT INTERIOR / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / COCKPIT INTERIOR / 31 SLEEK SILHOUETTE 32 / SLEEK SILHOUETTE / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / SLEEK SILHOUETTE / 33 BODY COLOURS STANDARD COLOURS MOTORSPORT COLOURS Premium COLOURS ARDENT RED MOTORSPORT BLACK VELVET RED ASPEN WHITE LASER BLUE SOLAR YELLOW MOTORSPORT GREEN CHROME ORANGE STORM TITANIUM ZEST YELLOW CLUB RACER Specific COLOURS Metallic COLOURS RACING GREEN SIENNA BROWN STARLIGHT BLACK SAFFRON YELLOW ELISE CR SKY BLUE ELISE CR MATT BLACK ELISE CR ARCTIC SILVER CARBON GREY NIGHTFALL BLUE DAYTONA BLUE ELISE S CR FORMULA RED ELISE S CR TOXIC GREEN ELISE S CR 34 / BODY COLOURS / Lotus Elise Out of range body colours such as previous Lotus colours, other manufacturer’s special colours and ‘match to sample’ colours are available via the Lotus Bespoke service. Your Lotus dealer will be happy to advise on colours and price. Elise CR colours include Ardent Red, Carbon Grey and Aspen White Elise S CR colours include Carbon Grey, Aspen White and Chrome Orange Lotus Elise / BODY COLOURS / 35 INTERIOR EXTERIOR Ordering an Elise is all about you, your choice, your pleasure. Whatever your favoured body colour, you can select seat upholstery and trim to match or contrast. Leather seats come in a range of dyes, and Touring and Sports Packs bring a host of extras to further individualise your Elise. Nothing sets off a car like a great set of wheels, and the Elise range offers six variations on the theme. Cast or forged, silver or black, there’s certain to be one to suit your taste. OPTION WHEELS STYLE PACKS TOURING PACK (N/A to Club Racer) Choice of leather colours: Ebony Black, Venom Red, Ivory White, Ash Grey, Cognac Brown Leather seats EBONY BLACK LEATHER VENOM RED LEATHER Padded leather door panels IVORY WHITE LEATHER ASH GREY LEATHER STANDARD SPORT WHEEL SILVER, FORGED 14-SPOKE COGNAC BROWN LEATHER Black leather handbrake lever gaiter Standard suspension with standard anti-roll bar Auxiliary driving lights SLATE GREY SUEDETEX® SPORT AND TOURING PACK 36 / INTERIOR STYLE / Lotus Elise CLUB RACER Disclaimer: Colour swatches are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately reflect the actual colour finish of the vehicle. Please consult your Lotus dealer for accurate colour samples. Charcoal CLOTH SPORT WHEEL SATIN BLACK, FORGED 14-SPOKE Black Style Pack (Standard on Club Racer) iPod® stereo connection Specified wheel choice in black Trinket tray divider and cup holder Black rear diffuser Bilstein sports dampers STANDARD S WHEEL SATIN BLACK, Y-TYPE, LIGHTWEIGHT CAST 6-SPOKE (Standard on Elise S CR) Sound insulation Front mud flaps Sport Pack (N/A to Club Racer) STANDARD WHEEL SATIN BLACK, LIGHTWEIGHT CAST 12-SPOKE (Standard on Elise CR) Central door locking Leather trimmed centre console Cruise control TOURING PACK Comfort mats with CR logo Lightweight aluminium passenger footrest Noise insulation panelling STANDARD S WHEEL SILVER, Y-TYPE, LIGHTWEIGHT CAST 6-SPOKE CD/MP3/WMA receiver with 4 speakers Leather door inserts Black carpet mats with embroidered Elise logo STANDARD WHEEL SILVER, LIGHTWEIGHT CAST 12-SPOKE Comfort Pack (Club Racer only) Power Pack* Sports exhaust upgrade Sports airbox upgrade Sport wheel, silver, forged 14-spoke (16” front and 17” rear) Cloth sports seats (select Sport Pack and Touring Pack together and the sport seat will be trimmed in either black leather or SuedeTex®) Sports mode for Lotus DPM *Dealer fit accessory, for track use only Lotus Elise / OPTION PACKS / 39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ENGINE BRAKING AND DYNAMIC SYSTEMS ELISE All alloy, 1.6 litre DOHC 4 cylinder, dual VVT-i and Valvematic, 16-valve AP Racing twin-piston front calipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers ELISE S All alloy, 1.8 litre DOHC 4 cylinder, dual VVT-i, 16-valve with chargecooled Magnuson R900 supercharger utilising Eaton TVS™ technology Servo assisted, cross drilled and ventilated discs, 288 mm diameter, front and rear Mid mounted, transverse, rear wheel drive Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) Multi-point sequential fuel injection and direct ignition system Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Lotus Electronic Throttle Control system Track tuned ABS system Cornering Brake Control (CBC) Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM) TRANSMISSION 6 speed manual with sports ratios WHEELS & TYRES Constant mesh helical gears and open differential Lightweight cast alloy wheels, 16” front and 17” rear BOSCH Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Front Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS tyres 175/55 ZR16 Rear Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS tyres 225/45 ZR17 CHASSIS / BODY Two-door, two seater convertible bodystyle Lightweight, extruded aluminium bonded structure Composite front energy absorbing crash structure Door side impact beams Composite body panels Aerodynamically optimised rear diffuser LED front daylight lamps with integrated direction indicators LED rear lamps with integrated direction indicators Black soft top (optional on Club Racer) Front mud-flaps (optional on Club Racer) Clear sill stone chip protection film INTERIOR SPECIFICATION Lightweight aluminum footwell divider ELISE ELISE CR ELISE S ELISE S CR Metallic paint O N/A O N/A Premium paint O N/A O N/A Motorsport paint O N/A O N/A N/A O N/A N/A Black soft top S O S O Hard top O O O O Air conditioning O O O O Matt paint WHEEL OPTIONS ELISE ELISE CR ELISE S ELISE S CR Standard wheel, silver, lightweight cast, 12-spoke S N/A N/A N/A Standard wheel, black, lightweight cast, 12-spoke (Black Style Pack required) O S N/A N/A Standard S wheel, silver, Y-type, lightweight cast, 6-spoke N/A N/A S N/A Standard S wheel, black, Y-type, lightweight cast, 6-spoke (Black Style Pack required) N/A N/A O S Sport wheel, silver, forged alloy, 14-spoke (Sport Pack required) O N/A O N/A Sport wheel, black, forged alloy, 14-spoke (Sport Pack and Black Style Pack required on Elise and Elise S) O O O O Lightweight aluminum passenger footrest (optional on Club Racer) Black leather steering wheel (N/A to Club Racer) Polished aluminum gear knob and handbrake sleeve Black carpet mats (optional on Club Racer) Cloth seats with composite structure (N/A to Club Racer) Pre-tensioning seatbelts Engine start push button Central door locking (optional on Club Racer) Radio and CD/MP3 player, integrated iPod connectivity, with 4 speakers (optional on Club Racer) ® Immobiliser and remote activated alarm PERFORMANCE ELISE / ELISE CR ELISE S / ELISE S CR Max power 134 hp at 6800 rpm (136 PS) (100 kW) 217 hp at 6800 rpm (220 PS) (162 kW) Max torque 118 lbft at 4400 rpm (160 Nm) 184 lbft at 4600 rpm (250 Nm) 0-60 mph (seconds) 6.0 4.2 0-100 km/h (seconds) 6.5 4.6 Max speed (mph (km/h)) 127 (204) 145 (234) Power to weight ratio Hp per tonne PS per 1000 kg 153 / 158* 155 / 160* 235 / 242* 238 / 246* Driver and passenger airbags (optional delete on Club Racer) SUSPENSION Fully independent double wishbone suspension with front anti-roll bar Electric windows Face-level air vents Tyre puncture repair kit Bilstein high performance gas dampers, front and rear Eibach coaxial coil springs, front and rear OPTION PACKS (see page 39 for full description) STEERING Solidly mounted, mechanical rack and pinion ELISE / ELISE CR ELISE S / ELISE S CR Length 3824 mm 3824 mm Width including mirrors 1719 mm 1719 mm Height 1117 mm 1117 mm 876 kg / 848 kg* 924 kg / 896 kg* 2300 mm 2300 mm 40 litres 40 litres 0.41 0.41 Unladen vehicle mass Wheelbase Touring Pack Fuel tank capacity Sport Pack Coefficient Comfort Pack Black Style Pack Power Pack 40 / Technical SPECIFICATION / Lotus Elise DIMENSIONS / AERODYNAMICS S = Standard O = Optional N/A = Not Applicable *Stated weight includes all optional weight savings including airbag delete Lotus Elise / Technical SPECIFICATION / 41 LOTUS LIFE FUEL CONSUMPTION (MPG (L/100KM)) ELISE / ELISE CR ELISE S / ELISE S CR Urban 34.0 (8.3) 27.3 (10.3) Extra Urban 56.0 (5.0) 47.6 (5.9) Combined 45.0 (6.3) 37.5 (7.5) 149 175 CO2 emissions (g/km) Lotus driving academy Explore the capabilities of a Lotus at the famous Lotus Driving Academy. Developed for Lotus drivers of today and tomorrow, you can hone your skills behind the wheel under the guidance of professional instructors, maximising your driving enjoyment in a controlled, fun environment. www.lotusdrivingacademy.com Lotus ORIGINALS Excellence in development, dedicated craftsmanship and love of detail are all true hallmarks of the Lotus brand and we are now transferring them to the development of our exciting new lifestyle range. Welcome to Lotus Originals, a collection perfectly reflecting the best of British understatement, authenticity, racing heritage, excellence on design, quality, engineering as well as innovation. Presenting our exciting new lifestyle collection with apparel, clothing accessories, leather items, luxury desk accessories and business gift ideas. Browse our latest collection and find exactly what you’re looking for at www.lotusoriginals.com 42 / Technical SPECIFICATION / Lotus Elise Lotus Elise / LOTUS LIFE / 43 FURTHER INFORMATION The information and images in this brochure are based on the current technical data when going to print. As part of a policy of continuous specification improvements, Lotus reserves the right to modify specifications, technical equipment, options and colours at any time. For the latest details please contact your authorised Lotus dealership or visit lotuscars.com. Throughout this brochure, wherever a feature is described as an option it should be assumed that it will be at extra cost to the base vehicle unless specifically stated to the contrary. All model and colour combinations are subject to availability. Certain options or combinations of options may be unavailable in certain markets. Performance results may vary depending upon the specification of the particular vehicle, environmental conditions, driving style and other factors. Published figures should be used for comparison purposes only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. Lotus recommends that all local speed and safety laws must be obeyed and safety belts worn at all times. The track driving and stunt images, for example page 20, contained in this brochure were taken on a closed circuit using professional drivers. Do not attempt to recreate this style of driving. Use of the vehicle on track or in a competitive manner is not endorsed by Lotus. Participation in use off road, including on closed 44 / FURTHER INFORMATION / Lotus Elise circuit tracks or for use in a competitive manner, including timed laps or runs will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty and the vehicle will require appropriate levels of expert vehicle preparation and servicing. Customers are responsible for ensuring that their cars comply with all relevant road, track and or race regulations at all times. CARS INTENDED FOR TRACK USE ONLY CARRY NO MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY OTHER THAN THAT REQUIRED BY LAW. Distributors and dealerships are not agents of Lotus and have absolutely no authority to bind Lotus by any express or implied undertaking or representation. All vehicles should be purchased through an authorised Lotus dealership, please see the dealer locator at lotuscars.com. Purchaser’s statutory rights are not affected. Note that current print and photographic techniques do not allow us to faithfully reproduce the full depth and tone of the colours in this brochure. This brochure is designed to provide general product information and is not a contractual document or offer of sale. For current information please contact your authorised Lotus dealership. The details in this brochure cannot be reproduced without the express authorisation of Lotus. © Group Lotus plc 2013. For further information on the Lotus range, to find your nearest dealer, or to arrange a test drive, please visit our website. LOTUSCARS.COM LOTVS05342 ENG NOV13