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see:
http://www.lotuscars.co.uk/template.cfm?name=lotmedianews
the first paragraph or so:
Are they padding? is it putting the steering wheel on the left side? ironing out bugs? que pasa?
Steve
http://www.lotuscars.co.uk/template.cfm?name=lotmedianews
the first paragraph or so:
which really does beg the question, if my fellow brits are getting the car in February, why are we not getting it here till May/June?The Lotus Elise 111R is the latest addition to the Lotus stable and introduces to the market the most powerful and highest performing production Elise.
With a VVTL-i engine (Variable Valve Timing and Lift-Intelligent) producing a maximum power output of 192 PS (189hp, 141kW) and 181Nm (133.5 lbs.ft) of torque, the Elise 111R sprints to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds (0-60mph in 4.9 seconds) and 160km/h (100mph) in 13.0 seconds before reaching a certified top speed of 241km/h (150mph).
This performance is achieved through a balance of environmental considerations with the fully Euro IV Emissions Compliant engine helping the Elise to return 8.8 litres/100km (32.1mpg) on the combined cycle, as well as the very low figure of 208g/km of CO2 emissions.
For the first time, track tuned, high specification ABS with servo assisted brakes is offered as standard on the Elise 111R.
Through careful management of weight and clever design the Elise 111R weighs in at 860kg (1892lbs) - unladen with no options - giving a power to weight ratio of 223PS/tonne (220hp/tonne, 164kW/tonne).
The Lotus Elise 111R goes on sale in February 2004.
Are they padding? is it putting the steering wheel on the left side? ironing out bugs? que pasa?
Steve