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2008 Lotus Elise
"One Elite Elise!"Call Jeff at 616-881-2429 With much anticipation, the Lotus Elise, after clearing many federal regulation obstacles, was finally introduced to the US market. The proven concept that less weight equals more performance was the base line design of the Elise. These cars were all hand assembled and integrated some of the most advance lightweight technology including the Lotus designed epoxy bonded aluminum light weight chassis, light weight steel rear sub-frame and a RTM composite body. All said and done, these cars moved a mere 10 pounds for every horse power provided by a stout Toyota 1.8 liter inline 4 cylinder engine producing 190 hp. Further maximization of horsepower is assisted by Four-wheel independent suspension, Bilstein mono-tube gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs and front anti-sway bar, and 6-speed synchromesh gearbox. The brakes consist of 4-wheel ventilated cross drilled brakes with squeezed by Lotus/AP Racing and Brembo Calipers. These cars are weightless and agile, still producing impressive 0-60 times of 5.1 seconds and setting seemingly effortless record speeds in the 600-ft slalom. In 2008, Lotus built 50 "California" optioned cars for the US market, 25 in Ardent Red, and 25 in Saffron Yellow. The one owner, 2008 Lotus Elise California Saffron Yellow offered here remains outstanding and virtually new as it has driven and cared for just 4705 miles since new and never tracked. The "California" optioned cars were more highly optioned to appeal to "the lifestyle market" and also to showcase Lotus' aptitude for customization. While known for being spartanly optioned vehicles, the "California" equipped vehicles included an upgraded grill, body colored side air inlets, upgraded wheels, light two-tone leather interior, removable colored hard top, Alpine sound system and a larger rear spoiler all for just $5500.00 dollars on top of its normal MSRP. The car comes complete with original window sticker, driver handbook, tool kit, both hard and soft tops, all "California" options as mentioned, "Star Shield" and a perfect CARFAX. With outstanding agility, feel and feedback, The Lotus Elise has the uncanny ability to make the car become a direct extension of the driver who pilots it. For this reason these cars hold value and remain on the bucket list of driver enthusiasts worldwide. Limited edition cars such as the "California" will always be in demand is an opportunity when presented for acquisition. See more at: http://grautogallery.com/vehicle-details.php?id=735 Powered by Dealer Accelerate. Visit www.DealerAccelerate.com to learn more. |
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Lotus getting into the motorcycle business
Fri, 21 Jun 2013Lotus founder Colin Chapman is famously quoted as saying something to the effect of "Simplify, then add lightness." We're a bit amazed that it took this long, but someone appears to be taking that message to heart at the British marque, losing a couple of wheels, a clutter of bodywork and a whole mess of weight. No, Lotus isn't planning another spindly Seven-style trackday racer, it's getting into motorcycles.
Well, sort of. As an automaker, Lotus apparently isn't directly behind this two-wheeled effort, but it does appear to have officially lent its brand and logo to a new company, Lotus Motorcycles, which counts former Volkswagen Group designer Daniel Simon, Germany's Holzer Group and auto racing team Kodewa among its partners. The latter builds and races Lotus' T128 Le Mans Prototype in the World Endurance Championship series.
The new company is touting an as-yet unseen motorcycle, a racing-inspired "hyper bike" called C-01, releasing only the image above - a carbon fiber fuel tank trimmed in Lotus' trademark black and gold livery. Details are tough to come by, but the project is said to include a powertrain good for around 200 horsepower and construction involving titanium, carbon fiber and aerospace-grade steel.
Lotus rolls out factory delivery program for Elise, Exige and Evora
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
"We are delighted to open our doors to customers so that they can collect their new car from us direct." - Jean-Marc Gales
Buying a Lotus sports car now comes with an added perk - you get a peek behind the curtain at the famous factory in Hethel, England.
Yeah, it's more than 10 better | 2018 Lotus Evora Sport 410 Quick Spin
Tue, Nov 8 2016Doesn't it drive you crazy when you get a new toy and within weeks they announce a new, improved version? That's exactly what Lotus has done with the new Evora 400. Just as this two-plus-two coupe is wowing US buyers with its combination of light weight and old-school ride and handling, those sneaky devils have gone and produced a lightweight, sport version. Your correspondent attended the launch to test the waters, but in the process found that you'll still have time to enjoy your stock 400 model, since the Sport won't be gracing US shores before next summer – Lotus still has to engineer its lightweight construction for US safety regulations. And will you then want to swap for one at a likely price in excess of $105,000? Read on. Not if you plan to carry the kids, since the new Sport 410 is now strictly a two-seater. The vestigial rear perches, along with the air conditioning, stereo wireless, rear bulkhead glass, sound insulation, door trims, and even the mud flaps have been jettisoned to reduce mass. As a result, you can't see much out of the rear-view mirror except carbon-fiber stays. Other weight-saving measures include new carbon-fiber panels for the roof, rear deck, and front and rear panels. There's a new lithium-ion main battery saving 25 pounds and an optional titanium exhaust system that's lighter and sounds saucier. Total weight saving is 154 pounds compared to the 400, which makes the curb weight a feather-like 2,923 pounds despite the addition of a new transmission oil cooler. It pushes itself into the ground harder, too. Aerodynamic tweaks such as the front splitter and rear spoiler increase downforce from 19 pounds to 40 at 100 mph and from 71 pounds to 141 at 150 mph. Lotus has tweaked its inlet-charge-cooled and supercharged 3.5-liter V6 Toyota Camry engine to yield 10 extra horsepower for a total of 410 (hence the name) at 7,000 rpm and 302 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. The 410 will hit 60 mph in 4.0 seconds with the six-speed manual, or in 3.9 with the six-speed automatic. Suspension adjustments include re-valved dampers and an effective spring-rate increase thanks to the lighter weight. The hydraulically assisted steering and AP Racing brakes with two-piece rotors remain the same, as does the geared Torsen-type limited-slip differential. The Sport runs on specially forged Magnesium lightweight wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 19/20-inch tires front/rear.