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Updated 2017 Lotus Elise range unveiled, incl. new Elise Sprint

Lotus has unveiled the significantly updated 2017 Lotus Elise range ahead of its European launch in April 2017, including the new and even lighter Sprint edition. Featuring a host of weight-saving items as standard and the revised styling from the Elise range, the Sprint hits the scale at just 798kg (dry …

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Lotus unleashes track-only Elise Race 250

Lotus has unleashed its latest track-only racer, dubbed the Elise Race 250. Based on the Elise Cup 250, the model packs the same 1.8-litre supercharged petrol engine as its road going sibling, delivering 181kW and 250Nm of torque and married to a six-speed manual transmission. The similarities however, end there, …

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Lotus adds “comfort” to 2015 Elise S Club Racer

Lotus has made the ‘comfort equipment pack’ standard on the 2015 Lotus Elise S Club Racer enhancing the usability of the ultimate track day version of the supercharged Elise. “Following the launch of the Lotus Elise S Club Racer last year, the majority of customers have opted for the comfort …

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Lotus supercharges Elise Club Racer

Lotus has supercharged its club racing experience with the supercharged Elise S Club Racer, which joins the Elise Club Racer in providing pure, stripped back performance driving experience in a road car. “The Lotus Elise Club Racer models are about the absolute purity of the driving experience, with every impediment …

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Lotus to resume production after receiving cash lifeline

The last few months for niche British marque, Lotus, can only be described as tumultuous. There was the on and off rumours that new parent company, DRB-Hicom, might off-load the loss making arm and whispers that Lotus CEO, Dany Bahar is jumping ship. Well, the silver lining in Lotus’ cloud …

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