Limited Edition Elise Sport 2007 for USA?
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I came acros this article about Lotus Exige Cup and New Sport Elise Revealed for the USA but they look a lot like the Sports racer and the Exige Cup cars we know overhere...
Anyway, I thought I post it, they use other colors too?
The whole article;
April 22, 2006
Lotus Exige Cup and New Sport Elise Revealed
by Trevor Hofmann
Limited Edition Elise Sport Ideal for Weekend Track Use
Lotus Sport, the performance subsidiary of Lotus, recently announced a new Lotus Sport Elise for the 2007 model year, as well as a racetrack-ready Lotus Sport Exige Cup.
The modified Exige, a model that is not available in America for road use, will be limited to a mere 15 units for the 2007 model year at $78,990 apiece. The sprint to 60 mph is accomplished in ridiculously quick 4.1 seconds; due to enhanced output of its Toyota-sourced 1.8-liter four-cylinder from 190- to 243-horsepower.
No such straight-line performance upgrade benefits the new 2007 Lotus Sport Elise, but it will be easier to live with on city streets and, more importantly to some, feature the same open-top motoring experience as its somewhat less "sport" oriented sibling (if there could be anything with four wheels sportier than a base Elise).
The Elise Sport, nevertheless, gets a roll cage, upgraded Ohlins suspension, anti-sway bars and a meatier clutch setup. Only 50 units will be available in the North American market, and with a base price of $54,995 each, theyll go fast in more ways than one.
The regular Elise weighs in at less than 2,000 lbs, and together with its 190-horsepower four-cylinder, makes for a spirited performer and one of the best handling cars available anywhere in the world.
less "sport" oriented sibling (if there could be anything with four wheels sportier than a base Elise).
The Elise Sport, nevertheless, gets a roll cage, upgraded Ohlins suspension, anti-sway bars and a meatier clutch setup. Only 50 units will be available in the North American market, and with a base price of $54,995 each, theyll go fast in more ways than one.
The regular Elise weighs in at less than 2,000 lbs, and together with its 190-horsepower four-cylinder, makes for a spirited performer and one of the best handling cars available anywhere in the world.
Find this article at: http://car-reviews.automobile.com/art
GTRene
Anyway, I thought I post it, they use other colors too?
The whole article;
April 22, 2006
Lotus Exige Cup and New Sport Elise Revealed
by Trevor Hofmann
Limited Edition Elise Sport Ideal for Weekend Track Use
Lotus Sport, the performance subsidiary of Lotus, recently announced a new Lotus Sport Elise for the 2007 model year, as well as a racetrack-ready Lotus Sport Exige Cup.
The modified Exige, a model that is not available in America for road use, will be limited to a mere 15 units for the 2007 model year at $78,990 apiece. The sprint to 60 mph is accomplished in ridiculously quick 4.1 seconds; due to enhanced output of its Toyota-sourced 1.8-liter four-cylinder from 190- to 243-horsepower.
No such straight-line performance upgrade benefits the new 2007 Lotus Sport Elise, but it will be easier to live with on city streets and, more importantly to some, feature the same open-top motoring experience as its somewhat less "sport" oriented sibling (if there could be anything with four wheels sportier than a base Elise).
The Elise Sport, nevertheless, gets a roll cage, upgraded Ohlins suspension, anti-sway bars and a meatier clutch setup. Only 50 units will be available in the North American market, and with a base price of $54,995 each, theyll go fast in more ways than one.
The regular Elise weighs in at less than 2,000 lbs, and together with its 190-horsepower four-cylinder, makes for a spirited performer and one of the best handling cars available anywhere in the world.
less "sport" oriented sibling (if there could be anything with four wheels sportier than a base Elise).
The Elise Sport, nevertheless, gets a roll cage, upgraded Ohlins suspension, anti-sway bars and a meatier clutch setup. Only 50 units will be available in the North American market, and with a base price of $54,995 each, theyll go fast in more ways than one.
The regular Elise weighs in at less than 2,000 lbs, and together with its 190-horsepower four-cylinder, makes for a spirited performer and one of the best handling cars available anywhere in the world.
Find this article at: http://car-reviews.automobile.com/art
GTRene
On a recent trip to Hethel us BoLOC's saw loads and loads of these Elises in the factory. The boys from Norfolk looked like they were trying to perfect the stripes (judging by the amount of failed attempts we saw laying about the place). Luckily Gooby was there to offer a few pointers. 
>> Edited by Joe - Exige S on Thursday 25th May 15:20
>> Edited by Joe - Exige S on Thursday 25th May 15:20
So a lot time goes in striping such cars(specialy if they do that by hand) and are those also vinyl? costly time if you ask me...
GTRene
Also yep Americans are reinventing the wheel
but thats not always a bad thing! remember the TVR left england with a 4pot(old model) and then again left America with a V8(grif)...
Also the same for AC left with a 4pot? and came back with american V8
so I hope haha they make a V* Elise/Exige soon..they are crazy so don't look strange when they do
GTRene
>> Edited by GTRene on Thursday 25th May 15:35
GTRene
Also yep Americans are reinventing the wheel
but thats not always a bad thing! remember the TVR left england with a 4pot(old model) and then again left America with a V8(grif)... Also the same for AC left with a 4pot? and came back with american V8
so I hope haha they make a V* Elise/Exige soon..they are crazy so don't look strange when they do
GTRene
>> Edited by GTRene on Thursday 25th May 15:35
GTRene said:
So a lot time goes in striping such cars(specialy if they do that by hand) and are those also vinyl? costly time if you ask me...
GTRene
Also yep Americans are reinventing the wheel
Also the same for AC left with a 4pot? and came back with american V8
so I hope haha they make a V* Elise/Exige soon..they are crazy so don't look strange when they do
GTRene
>> Edited by GTRene on Thursday 25th May 15:35
When we were there they were attempting to hand spray them on. Good old masking tape and and spray gun job.
Joe - Exige S said:
When we were there they were attempting to hand spray them on. Good old masking tape and and spray gun job.
Wonder how long that takes them per car...also you have to have a stady hand with taping and masking the rest of the car...
Also wonder in what colors they bring the Europa S, and if they also will come with stripes?
guess not that soon because its more a GT?
anyway, drop in a lightweight V8 and I'm a happy man
GTRene
kevin ritson said:
What the f**k is an "anti-sway" bar? 
Why do Americans have to reinvent the wheel on everything. It's an anti-roll bar FFS!
You must have seen enough fat Americans to know their cars sway
Most of them need stabilisers made from Mini Coopers & scaffolding to stop them listing clean over onto their sides when they climb aboard, let alone go round corners.
Only jokeeeng, ma furnee leeeterle yankee choooms
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