Elise is here

[325 eta]

[Avus_325is]

Yea I heard a figure like 50k for one, is that true? It isn't very practical, but how many sports cars really are.

[OOMPH!]

Nasty.....as in, me no likey.

[e30Matt]

I remember hearing a figure closer to ~$40k somewhere.

[RedBaron86325]

I wonder if they have an "ugly ass car" discount? Is Chris Bangle moonlighting at Lotus?

[E30ownerwithanopinion]

that car will out handle the best of them on the track if I was not buying a house soon I would consider it.

[Erick]

I love that car. I dunno what you guys are talking about, but in NO WAY does it compare to Bangle's creations.

[e30Matt]

How can a car w/a 1700lb curb weight be bad in any way? :)

That thing is hawt.

[boom-monkey]

I def like the old Elise more, especially the hardtop.

[Avus_325is]

How can a car w/a 1700lb curb weight be bad in any way? :)

That thing is hawt.

For real, the 0-60 is like 3 seconds. The thing has got to handle like a dream as well.

[e30Matt]

MSRP $39,985
190hp@7800rpm
Straight from Lotus USA

I wonder what that thing pulls on the skidpad.

:twisted:

[Avus_325is]

I'm guessing it's a high reving celica GTS engine then?

[KenC]

I def like the old Elise more, especially the hardtop.

Ditto. That was the one that you could import for track-use-only, right?

Either way the Elise is HOT!

[e30Matt]

Toyota supplied, 4 cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and lift
Capacity: 1796 cm3
Bore/Stroke: 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm
Maximum Power: 190 hp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Maximum Torque: 138 lb ft (181 Nm) @ 6800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
0-60 mph: 4.9 sec, 4.7 sec (Sports Pack)
0-100 mph: 13.0 sec
Standing 1/4: circa 13.6 sec
Top speed: 150 mph
0 - 100 mph - 0: circa 17.5 sec
100 mph - 0: circa 85m

Straight from Lotuscars.com.

EDIT: I also noticed that the wheels are CAST? Better watch out for potholes and RR tracks.

[Werksmini]

I'm guessing it's a high reving celica GTS engine then?

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Yea they took out the old rover engine and put in the toyota.