Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora axed, will be replaced by hybrid by 2022
The Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora models are now in their final year of production, and will all be replaced by a new hybrid sports car.
The Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora models are now in their final year of production, and will all be replaced by a new hybrid sports car.
Only 30 race bred 2017 Lotus Elise Cup 260 models will be made with a 186kW (250hp) supercharged 1.8-liter, advanced aero, and lots of carbonfiber.
The Lotus Elise Sprint has lost 41kg (90lb) with more carbonfiber and polycarbonate. The Sprint is available with a 1.6-liter I4 and supercharged 1.8-liter.
Based on the Lotus Elise Cup 250, the 2016 Special Edition has carbonfiber addons, and a supercharged 1.8-liter Toyota engine with 243hp (181kW).
Only 200 Lotus Elise Cup 250 cars will be built yearly. Each has lost 21kg (46 lb), and gained 19kW as the supercharged 1.8-liter I4 has 181kW (243hp).
The Lotus Elise Sport replaces the 1.6-liter Elise in Europe from December 2015. Still has a 134hp (100kW) / 118 lb-ft (160Nm) 1.6-liter Toyota engine.
The Lotus Elise Sport 220 replaces the Elise S from 2015 in Europe. Weight is down 10kg (22 lb), and the car has a 217hp (162kW) / 184 lb-ft (250Nm) engine.