111S vs 111R - The R wins it!

[WhirlingDERVish]

Just been for a test drive in a 111S and 111R, and although the S is a great all-round package I just couldn't help myself and ordered an R for May delivery.

By the time I spec'd it up to the same level as the S (excluding hard top) it came in at a midge's dick under £30k, but I'll probably have Tracker fitted on top of that.

The S is a great drive but where it bottles out at high revs the R by comparison gets its second wind and launches you forward, what a feeling!

Thanks to all who suggested trying both, I would otherwise have gone for the S on a financial basis but the heart rules the wallet and the R is the one to go for.

[mustard]

What did I tell you!

[Mr Momo]

every time.....

[jHamshaw]

Check out RAC Trackstar over Tracker - can be moved from car to car if/when you change, and has an optional audio GPS speed trap warning facility that will be useful if detectors are banned.... Up-front cost about the same....

[Mark_B]

Hi DERVish,

went through the same dilemma as yourself just before xmas and came out with a shiny blure 111R - Although I benefited from the end of the financial year sales drive it may be worth pushing a bit harder on price -I got 111R + metallic paint (magnetic blue) + touring pack + hard top for just over 29K.

Good luck and enjoy,

Mark

[WhirlingDERVish]

Sounds like you got a cracking deal if you got a hard top included, that's an amazing price. Oh well, I signed it now so I can't go back and complain!

[elise 111s]

but whitch one is faster on a track????

[boggy]

Hi there,

I'd say the 111R is but only slightly, I went to the Seloc sprint day and he 111r was quicker there, it's got more power and top end speed so it must be slightly quicker

Boggy

[boggy]

elise 111s said:

but whitch one is faster on a track????

By the way your car look's wicked mate !

[Lotusnick S2]

elise 111s said:

but whitch one is faster on a track????

Hello Niko

I guess in the real world their performance is similar but the 111r althought heavier, is faster at high speeds because of her high revving Toyota engine.

At the end of the day, max speed is not the reason we buy Elises.
I think they combine feedback, cornering, braking and accelerating abilities, with their looks, in a way that no other car can match

If I just wanted to be as fast as possible on a track I would buy a track day special.

Take care
Nikos
(Greek as well)

p.s. By the way, you have a very nice motor

[boggy]

Lotusnick S2 said:

elise 111s said: but whitch one is faster on a track???? Hello Niko I guess in the real world their performance is similar but the 111r althought heavier, is faster at high speeds because of her high revving Toyota engine. At the end of the day, max speed is not the reason we buy Elises. I think they combine feedback, cornering, braking and accelerating abilities, with their looks, in a way that no other car can match If I just wanted to be as fast as possible on a track I would buy a track day special. Take care Nikos (Greek as well) p.s. By the way, you have a very nice motor

Top Comment's Nick

Agree Agree Agree I love my Car As said by S work's ! before I owned an Elise I wasn't sure if I could live with it, now I couldn't live without it every time I drive her she just makes every journey feel so special what was I every thinking of Owning a TT and those nasty Bmw's

Boggy