2011 Lotus Elise
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2011 Lotus Elise
It's been a long time coming, but the Lotus Elise has finally gone under the knife and gotten a new nose inspired by its 2+2 sibling. Available in both standard (189 horsepower) and SC (218 hp) guise, the 2011 Elise also benefits from a new engine cover, improved aerodynamics and LED daytime running lights and indicators.
It's not a huge makeover, but depending on who's looking, it's a subtle improvement over its predecessor, lending a bit more familial cohesion to Lotus' entry level model – something that's going to be more important when the next-generation Esprit finally hits the roads in two years time. Sales of the facelifted Elise are set to begin later this summer and you can get all the details about the updates in the press release below the fold.
It's not a huge makeover, but depending on who's looking, it's a subtle improvement over its predecessor, lending a bit more familial cohesion to Lotus' entry level model – something that's going to be more important when the next-generation Esprit finally hits the roads in two years time. Sales of the facelifted Elise are set to begin later this summer and you can get all the details about the updates in the press release below the fold.
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The reason I love Lotus is because with Lotus because of dropping huge motors in the car they end up reducing the weight in such a manner that the car doesnt need more power. They will meet the HP / weight ratio in their own way. Reduced weight makes every e=aspect of the car better. Better brakes, handling, acceleration, and even tire wear.
Back in the day some early Lotus race cars had the paint removed from the body of the car to make them as light as humanly possible.........now thats passion
Back in the day some early Lotus race cars had the paint removed from the body of the car to make them as light as humanly possible.........now thats passion
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