2015 Lotus Elise S Cup - 1.8 litre DOHC 217 hp

2015 Lotus Elise S Cup

The Elise S Cup has received the same unmistakable and unique aerodynamics as the ‘R’ version and delivers a significantly enhanced dynamic performance over the standard Elise S. Not only does the focused ‘R’ inspired aero package have a striking visual appeal, the unique combination of front splitter and winglets, barge boards, rear diffuser, rear wing and a fixed roof create 66kg of downforce at 100 mph and an incredible 125kg of downforce at top speed. As a result, the Elise S Cup generates enough downforce in the corners of the Lotus test track to beat the Elise S by 3 seconds.

2015 Lotus Elise S Cup

Designed for driving enthusiasts looking for a road car that can be taken on track days with ease, the Elise S Cup is a compelling alternative to race biased products. Priced at around £43,500 including VAT (excluding on the roads costs), the standard car can be upgraded with a selection of road and track options which can be introduced according to preference. 

A competition spec roll hoop is fitted as standard while wiring harness modifications mean that a fire extinguisher system and electrical kill switch can be retrofitted if a phased conversion from road car to race car is desired.

Specification

Engine: 1.8 litre DOHC VVT-I 16 valve with chargecooled Magnuson R900 supercharger utilising Eaton TVS technology
Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox with sports ratios
Max Power: 217 hp (220 PS) @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) @ 4600 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
0-100 km/h: 4.6 seconds
Max Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Unladen vehicle mass: 932 kg
Drag Coefficient: 0.45
Power to weight ratio: 233 hp per tonne