incorporating new clamshell body front, rear bumper and hood, new all in one integrated headlights including
daylight lamps LED and LED direction indicators, improved aerodynamics with a Cd reduction by 4%, resulting in better fuel economy, new cast and forged wheels and the security of vehicles increased from 2 to 3 years and 36,000 miles.
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| 2011 Lotus Elise |
Other changes for 2011 Lotus Elise model year entry level Lotus Elise: New high-tech 1ZR FAE 1.6 liter engine with Valvematic and Dual VVT-I technology to optimize performance and engine efficiency, less than 155 g CO2 per kilometer (improved over 13% compared to the 2010 Elise S) *, combined fuel consumption of 6.14 liters per 100 km (46 mpg) *, New gearbox six-speed close-ratio speed control is available as part of tour package Making its debut at the 80 th International Motor Show Geneva, the model of 2011 Lotus Elise introduced a number of changes and improvements to maintain its leading position in its class.
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| 2012 Lotus Elise |
For the 2011 model year, the Elise range consist of the following options:
* Lotus Elise - 136 hp, less than 155 g CO2 / km - The new 1.6-liter
* Lotus Elise R - 192 PS, 196 g CO2 / km - 1.8 liter
* Lotus Elise SC - 220 PS, 199 g CO2 / km - 1.8-liter supercharged engine
We opened the class Lotus 1.6 Elise in the Hungarian Touringcar Championship. This class will be running together with the touringcars of 2.0 cc and less and will provide separate trophies. We can create a separate race from 15 drivers. This class can be a good opportunity for young drivers because until 1.6 cc the drivers can be entraits when they are 12 years old. The cars of Lotus Ladies Cup can also be used in this class.
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| 2011 Lotus Elise |
Less than 24 hours after the announcement of his commitment to 2011 Lotus Elise as a brand ambassador for the Type 125 programme, former F1 driver Jean Alesi visited the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk and put one of the road cars through its paces. During his visit Alesi also took time out to look over the facilities including the production lines before heading out on the test track with one of the current range. Commenting on his visit Jean Alesi said: “I’m really impressed with the set up here, it’s fantastic, so much care and attention to detail goes into the production. Every element from design through to engineering is spectacular. Driving the Evora was a lot of fun too. Perhaps people make the mistake of underestimating the Evora, it handles really well, great power, overall performance and most of all fun - everything I would expect from a Lotus.
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| 2011 Lotus Elise |
I really enjoyed driving it.” He didn’t just keep the experience to himself though, in the days leading up to his visit, on-site Lotus employees were given the opportunity to enter a competition to win a passenger lap with the F1 legend – as a result, five lucky Lotus staff members had the exclusive chance to ride shotgun with Alesi. Not quite your average Friday at work some might argue.
