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Lotus Elise 1.6S
One of the downfalls of living in this prosperous world of ours is that people are getting bigger but not all cars are. The Elise 1.6S is the perfect example of this. Built to be driven, very lightweight and well thought out in design, the Elise hasn't changed a lot over the years but people have. The schematics are drawn out so that two six foot tall people can ride in the car but it doesn't really specify how wide those people can be to comfortably fit in the seats. Because they are racing seats and because there isn't a whole lot of room in the cabin area it would be best to test drive an Elise before making a purchase and later finding out that you don't fit in your own car.
Lotus Elise R
Group Lotus, the British sports car manufacturers, have come out with a variant on their Elise series - the Lotus Elise R - that is bound to appeal to the discerning sports car enthusiast as well as the not-so-adventurous everyday commuter. While it will, with a bit of unease, take you from your home to office, efficiently negotiating busy morning traffic, it will also pull the rug from under the feet of regular sports cars like the Porsche Boxster or the Honda S2000. In fact it will astonish you with its raw power and bowl you over with its superb handling!. It uses a novel architecture built from a collection of aluminum extrusions riveted and glued together, thus allowing it to be lighter than any other sports car in its class. This has a twofold advantage - higher power to mass ratio of 165 kW/ton, and lower pollution than any other globally emissions certified car - 199 g/km CO2, to be precise.
Lotus Elise S
The Lotus Elise S, the entry level sports car from the Lotus group, is a light-weight performance car that performs by virtue of lightness rather than power. It continues Lotus founder Colin Chapman's vision by using mostly aluminium and reinforced plastic, and aToyota RunX RSI engine for its power source. The engine is transversely-mounted and can effortlessly pump out 163kW at a torque of 212Nm.
Lotus Europa
Are you a driving enthusiast, and have that space in your garage waiting to receive its first sports car? Have you drooled over that Lotus Elise as it vroomed past you on the freeway, but have been unable to get into its cabin because you are not a champion gymnast? Fret no more - Lotus have come up with a variant that doesn't require us mortals to be contortionists to be able to drive it, and they call it the Lotus Europa S. In accordance with the original Lotus design principle of ?performance because of lightness?, it weighs in at just under a 1000lbs, yet can attain 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds, and maxes out at 140mph. Powered by a variant of the four-stroke Vauxhall VX220 Turbo engine, it delivers 220bhp and 90% of its 194lb/ft torque comes from a low 2000rpm.
Lotus Evora:
Lotus Evora is a coupe body type sports car with touch of executive class. The amazing sand stylish sports car has unlimited list of wows to its credit, and the foremost being its aerodynamic design. The very aerodynamics of Lotus Evora matches up to its on road performance making it an indelible machine to go with. The sports car offers comfortable seating capacity for four which is not common in the sports car model. However, the unique thing that sets it apart from other on road sports car models is the design. Lotus Evora is light in weight and provides comfortable road traction. The strong and comfortable road traction helps the driver to take full control of the amazing machine even on the most busy and uneven road. Quite true to say, Lotus Evora is convenient to handle, and comfortable to sit inside and enjoy the ride. The car is milder version of all-track tuned Exige and Elise. The specific Lotus version is fitted with Toyota built mid-mounted V6 engine and it also offers spacious and luxurious cabin. The cabin of Lotus Evora is fitted with lavish quality materials which makes it all the more comfortable. And for those who are seriously aiming for superb quality braking and on road performance and plenty of interior space, Lotus Evora is definitely the right sports car model to go ahead with.
Lotus Exige:
British sports car manufacturers, Lotus, launched their two-seater sports car, Lotus Exige, in 2000. A variant of the Lotus Elise, this coup version come outfitted with a 1.8 L Rover K Series engine in VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) tune. It follows the company design policy - ?use the loopholes of physics?. It uses a novel architecture built from a collection of aluminum extrusions riveted and glued together, and thus manages to be very lightweight. This in turn allows it to yield 133 hp per liter, and achieve 0-62 mph in 4.77 seconds flat (quicker than a Porsche), while emitting only 199 g/km CO2 - a feat unmatched by any other globally emissions certified car.
Lotus Exige S performance pack
British Supercar manufacturer Lotus Motors has worked hard on the new Lotus Exige S performance pack to give a car that is sharper, faster and gives better value for money. The clinically executed new Lotus Exige S is sure to appeal the niche section of buyers who have a preference for the extreme with its sheer power that can be felt even when its not running in a circuit.
Lotus Evora IPS
The Lotus Evora IPS is the paddle-shift automatic version of the crisp to handle UK sports car that the Norfolk based company is hoping will have what it takes to make a mark in both the American and the Asian automobile market. The new automatic gearbox, which has been given the moniker of Intelligent Precision Shift (IPS), makes its premier appearance in the company’s newest sports car, the Evora.
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