A new, track only model by Lotus is based on its Elise S series. The 2013 Lotus Elise S Club Racer should be ready to join many of next year’s Lotus Cup races held around the world.
It will be offered in the United States for a a little over $66,000.
Lotus engineering incorporates a new TCA suspension kit and a high performance brake system.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Club Racer | Base Price: $66,000 |
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 gals (40 L) | Miles Per Gallon: 27 city / 48 hwy |
Length: 150.6 in. (382.4 cm) | Wheel Base: 90.6 in. (230 cm) |
Height: 44 in. (111.7 cm) | Width: 67.7 in. (171.9 cm) |
Curb Weight: NA | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
Engine: 4 Cylinder VVT-i DOHC | Displacement: 1.8 Liter |
Horsepower: 217 HP | Max RPM: 6800 RPM |
Torque: 184 lb-ft @4600 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds | Maximum Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Engine & Performance
The Elise S Club Racer is powered by a 1.8 liter, inline 4 cylinder, 2ZR-FE mid mounted engine featuring a Magnuson 900 supercharger. It is capable of 217 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque.
The engine is mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox. As equipped, this vehicle accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds with a top speed of 145 mph.
Exterior
The Club Racer comes with an aero kit made of carbon fiber. The kit includes a splitter in front, barge boards, floor extensions, winglets, rear diffuser, and wing.
It comes in Lotus blue and in racing yellow with black accents with perfect spots reserved for the racing number on the hood and side doors.
The Cup R emblem is proudly displayed on the top of the front windshield with “LOTUS” predominantly shown on the rear panel. On either side of the manufacturers name are two cylindrical taillights with a multi sectioned back bumper resting below.
It comes equipped with Yokohama Advan Neova tires with an upfront size of 175/55R16, and 225/45R17 in the rear wrapped around forged alloy wheels.
Interior
The interior is equipped as you would expect of any racing vehicle, with a quick release steering wheel, HANS compliant racing seat with a 6 point harness, fire extinguisher, roll cage and a polycarbonate rear window.