111S or 111R (sorry)

[l6rth]

I'm sure this has probably been done to death but which should I buy? An S or an R? I have been in a s1 exile many years ago and loved it. A mate took me for a spin in his 54 plate S again a few years ago now. But knowing me if I buy an S I will want to have the power of the R. I just wonder if a tuned S would end up being a better car than an R 04-06 redg models. I'm thinking the R would command more money when it was time to move it on. I'm not that familiar with Lotus yet so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

[l6rth]

100% Toyota engines cars.

[l6rth]

What about an S tuned to make more power than an R? I know what I'm like and will end up wanting more.

[l6rth]

I thought they were Toyota from 04. What are the tell signs of a Toyota lump?

[l6rth]

Is that a rover engined car?

[l6rth]

Is that a rover engined car?

[l6rth]

Right i am confused. is this a toyota engined car? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[l6rth]

Just thinking what power can be extracted from a Toyota engined S with out to much cost?

[l6rth]

Can you put it in to context for me as my mine is having difficulty computing that 156bhp is enough. 189 sounds more like it.

[l6rth]

That sounds more like it.

[l6rth]

190bhp seems fine. It I am very surprised at the weight difference. I want it for B road blasting and weekend fun.

[l6rth]

If you add a supercharger to an S what BP do you get?

[l6rth]

I'd rather have more than sufficient.

[l6rth]

I'm struggling to understand why lotus made the R over the S of many people are telling me an S is enough and the performance difference isnt much different. What are the key differences within S and an R ?

[l6rth]

I thought the 05 onwards 111s was a toyota engine car? So an 05 onwards 111s or S (156bhp) whichever is correct and an 04 onwards R again toyota engine.

So what is the difference

[l6rth]

Sorry for being thick but just for clarity. It is not possible to get a 156bhp Toyota engined car from 05 onwards?

[l6rth]

It's got to be an R then. I don't want the rover engined car and 134bhp model is to slow for my taste.

[l6rth]

An R? Send me the details. I have been offered one that I am considering which I need to go and view.