Lotus elise

Lotus Elise Mk1 Guide

Years: 1996–2001 / Layout: Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive / Body style: 2-door roadster / Engine: 1.8 L Rover K-series Inline 4 / Wheelbase: 2,300 mm (90.6 in) / Length: 3,726 mm (146.7 in) / Width: 1,719 mm (67.7 in) / Height: 1,202 mm (47.3 in) / Weight: 725 kg (1,598.4 lb) ~ 755 kg (1,664 lb)

The Lotus Elise is a true sportscar that has taken the world by storm, winning countless awards for handling, innovation and just pure fun. The Elise was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 1995 before entering production with first deliveries in August 1996. Named after the granddaughter of Lotus’ chairman at that time, Romano Artioli, the Elise was based on an 1.8L Rover K-Series engine with three possible outputs, 118 HP, 143 HP and 179 HP. It was rear-wheel drive, had a 5-speed transmission, all round ventilated disc brakes and double wishbones suspension all-around.

The Lotus Elise introduced a range of technologies that revolutionized the automotive industry; such as a chassis made from extruded and bonded aluminum, a composite energy absorbing front crash structure and lightweight composite body panels. The whole car weighed in at half the weight of an average family saloon. This light weight bestowed the car with phenomenal acceleration and handling. In 1996 the Lotus Elise was easily pulling 1g in steady state cornering with standard production tyres and a 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

In 1999, Lotus introduced us to the Elise 111S. is the car we’re waiting for. Powered by a more powerful 1.8-litre K series VVC engine, it was more torquey and fun more of the time. It revved more cleanly and eagerly from mid to high rev range and the power was strong all the way to the 7,200 RPM redline. Lotus claimed the top speed improve to 133mph, 0-60mph to 5.3sec, 0-100mph to 14.4sec.

Lotus also introduced a more powerful car, known as the Lotus Elise Sport 190 during the first generation. It got a 190hp 1.8 litres high revving four cylinder that made the Elise good for a sprint from standstill to 60mph in only 4.3 seconds. This engine was originally developed by the collaboration between Rover and Caterham. Lotus engineers also upgraded the tires (now 225 Yokohama at the rear), wheels (now 16 inches), brakes (back to conventional cast-iron discs rather than the aluminum discs), retuned the suspensions coil springs and dampers and lowered the ride height. Handling became even more agile, and with that extra power it was easily the best Elise to date and our pick of the first series cars.

Двигатель

максимальный вращающий момент

160Nm

Вращающий момент — это измерение мощности двигателя, тесно связанное с количеством лошадиных сил. Больший вращающий момент указывает на более мощное средство передвижения, а также является хорошим показателем набора ускорения.

объем двигателя

1.6l

Это измерение — общий объем всех цилиндров двигателя, также известный как рабочий объем двигателя. Это один из многих аспектов двигателя, который определяет его мощность, проще говоря, больший размер означает большую мощность.

лошадиные силы

134hp

Лошадиные силы — это наиболее распространенная единица измерения мощности двигателя.

количество цилиндров

4

Учитывая то, что существует много аспектов, определяющих мощность, большее количество цилиндров, как правило, является хорошим показателем потенциальной мощности двигателя.

Имеет двигатель с турбокомпрессором
Lotus Elise (2014)

Турбокомпрессор сжимает воздух, поступающий в цилиндры. Так как при использовании наддува воздух в цилиндры подаётся принудительно (под давлением), а не только за счёт разрежения, создаваемого поршнем (это разрежение способно взять только определённое количество смеси воздуха с топливом), то в двигатель попадает большее количество смеси воздуха с топливом. Как следствие, при сгорании увеличивается объём сгораемого топлива с воздухом, образовавшийся газ занимает больший объём и соответственно возникает большая сила, давящая на поршень.Это приводит к увеличению мощности без увеличения размера и веса двигателя.

Имеет систему Stop-Start
Lotus Elise (2014)

Система Stop-Start автоматически выключает двигатель при остановке в пробке или на красный свет, и плавно включает его снова, когда вы нажимаете на педаль газа. Это позволяет экономить топливо и является более экологично.

экономия топлива ( на шоссе)

5l/100 km

Экономия топлива — это измерение эффективности использования топлива, на основе того, как далеко вы можете проехать с определенным количеством бензина (топлива). Низкая экономии топлива означает, что автомобиль будет дешевле в эксплуатации.

экономия топлива (по городу)

8.3l/100 km

Экономия топлива — это измерение эффективности использования топлива, на основе того, как далеко вы можете проехать с определенным количеством бензина (топлива). Низкая экономия топлива означает, что автомобиль будет дешевле в эксплуатации.

экономия топлива (в целом)

6.3l/100 km

Экономия топлива — это измерение эффективности использования топлива, на основе того, как далеко вы можете проехать с определенным количеством бензина. Чем выше показатель экономии топлива, тем автомобиль будет дешевле в эксплуатации.

Series 2

By 2000, both European and North American safety regulations deemed the S1 Elise unsafe, so the car had to be revised in order to be sold as a road car. Now under the ownership of the Malaysian Proton car company, Lotus again had to look for a big partner to overcome this obstacle.

2005 S2 Lotus Elise. Source: RM Sotheby’s 

The company once again looked to GM which gave the necessary funding in exchange for Lotus providing the Elise chassis technology for the Opel Speedster and Vauxhall VX220.

The S2 Lotus Elise was largely based on the S1 model, but with further improvements to the chassis and the powertrain. In its base trim, the Elise still had a 1.8l K-Series engine, now producing 120 horsepower. During the production cycle, the Elise S2 got Toyota engines, the 1.8 liter 1ZZ-FE unit for the European market and 2ZZ-GE for North America.

Lotus Elise 111S

The 111S was now an upgraded Elise trim which featured variable valve timing technology, upping the power to 160 horses.

2007 Lotus Elise 111S. Source: Shannons

Lotus Elise 111R

The 111R variant of the S2 Elise marked a switch from Rover to Toyota engines. The baseline 111R Lotus Elise S gets 189 horsepower coming from a 1.8 liter 2ZZ-GE engine with a twin-cam head setup designed by Yamaha. The advanced head had variable valve timing and combined with Lotus-programmed ECU, the 111R had better power delivery. These variants of the 111R were mated to 6-speed manual transmission and could do 0-60 in 4.9 seconds.

From 2008 onwards, the Elise S was joined by a more powerful Elise SC. This car had a supercharged non-intercooled 2ZZ-GE now pushing 218 horsepower, enough for a respectable 0-60 Sprint of 4.3 seconds.

Special Editions

Like its predecessor, the S2 Elise also had several heritage editions, the first being Type 25 British Racing Green with two yellow stripes limited to 50 RHD examples.

In 2003, Lotus followed with the 50-example Type 23, featuring white bodywork and two green stripes running the full length of the car.

2008 Lotus Elise California Edition. Source: Exotic Cars of Houston

Stateside, Lotus tried to appeal to the lifestyle market by launching the California Edition Elise. This edition was limited to 50 pieces, 25 in Ardent Red, and 25 in Saffron Yellow. Both cars had subtle retro touches inspired by the 1960s Ferrari, such as 16-spoke wheels and silver front grille design. Even the interiors were inspired by the prancing horses of Maranello, as they were upholstered in beige two-tone leather.

Series 3

Built from 2011, the Series 3 was also the last Elise available in the US. Only the first model year cars could be legally bought stateside, and they were powered by the same 136 horsepower 1.8 liter 2ZZ GE, whereas the European models got the 1.6 liter 1ZR FAE. 

Lotus Elise Sport 220: Source: Alexander Migl 

Design-wise, the Elise ditched the trademark fascia in favor of more modern character lines. Future collectors will keep an eye on the special Cup 220, Cup 250 and Cup 260 editions, all bearing numerous upgrades primarily for track use.

Lotus Elise Cup 250. Source: Lotus 

It’s still very early to put these focused Elises on a collector car map, but we’re certain that the Elise will still have a strong cult following even twenty or more years from now.

Since the very beginning, the Lotus Elise has been a definitive modern classic and a very special kind of driver’s car. It stayed true to the Lotus founder by offering affordable performance, clever design, and unique looks.

Even in its evolution, the Elise still follows the basic principle and keeps reminding us that simple cars can be fun when there’s intelligent engineering involved. The Series 1 is a true modern classic, especially in its nostalgic limited editions or track focused 340R version, whereas the Series 2 and Series 3 cars are cars you should keep an eye out if you want to have an affordable weekend fun car.

Общая информация

Имеет бензиновый двигатель
Lotus Elise (2014)

Бензиновый двигатель предлагает несколько преимуществ по сравнению с дизельным двигателем. Например, бензиновые двигатели, как правило, легче и дешевле, чем их дизельные аналоги. Бензиновые двигатели также имеют тенденцию иметь большую мощность, и топливо для них более доступно.

Имеет передачу двойного сцепления
Lotus Elise (2014)

Передача двойного сцепления (DCT) является автоматизированной механической коробкой передач, что позволяет водителю дать возможность контролировать переключения механизма компьютеру. Переход на повышенную передачу происходит очень быстро, в результате происходит плавное ускорение, и в связи с непрерывным потоком мощности также возникает преимущество увеличения эффективности использования топлива.

Имеет полностью независимую подвеску
Lotus Elise (2014)

Это позволяет всем четырем колесам перемещаться вверх и вниз независимо, обеспечивая плавность хода при движении, когда, например, вы едете по кочкам на дороге.

Имеет задний привод
Lotus Elise (2014)

Автомобиль с задним приводом быстрее разгоняется, так как вес автомобиля переносится назад над ведущими колесами. Вес автомобиля также более равномерно распределен, в результате чего автомобиль более удобен в управлении.

Имеет полный привод
Lotus Elise (2014)

Полный привод это система, где крутящий момент распределяется на все четыре колеса автомобиля. Это более выгодно при вождении автомобиля в некоторых случаях, так как данная система обеспечивает повышенную тягу в сложных погодных условиях и больше всего подходит для бездорожья.

выбросы СО2

149g/km

Выбросы CO2 автомобиля, измеряется в граммах на километр. Автомобиль с меньшим выбросом лучше для окружающей среды.

дополнительная гарантия (км)

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Дополнительная гарантия покрывает части автомобиля, такие как двигатель, коробка передач, карданный вал и т.д. Она, как правило, действует дольше, чем основная гарантия. Она длится либо определенное количество лет, либо количество пройденных километров.

Автомобиль-гибрид
Lotus Elise (2014)

Гибридные автомобили работают на бензине и электроэнергии. Они обладают рядом преимуществ по сравнению с традиционными автомобилями с бензиновым двигателем. Например, они производят меньше выбросов СО2, и в связи с их топливной эффективностью они часто бывают дешевле в эксплуатации.

основная гарантия (количество лет)

3yrs

Основная гарантия автомобиля охватывает все, кроме частей, которые подвержены нормальному износу, таких как стеклоочистители и тормозные колодки. Она длится либо определенное количество лет или количество пройденных километров.

Lotus Elise Mk2 Guide

Years: 2001-2011 / Layout: Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive / Body style: 2-door roadster / Engine: 1.8 L Rover K-series I4, 1.8 L Toyota 1ZZ-FE I4, 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE I4 / Wheelbase: 2,300 mm (90.6 in) / Length: 3,785 mm (149 in) / Width: 1,719 mm (67.7 in) / Height: 2002–07: 1,143 mm (45.0 in), 2008–2011: 1,117 mm (44.0 in) / Weight: 860 kg (1,896 lb) – 910 kg (2,006 lb)

In 2000, Lotus introduced the Series 2 model, which used a modified Series 1 chassis and a Lotus-developed ECU (engine control unit). While all Elise Series 2 models were based on an 1.8L engine from either Rover or Toyota, outputs evolved from 118 HP to 218 HP and some versions benefited from a non-intercooled, turbocharged solution. The updated Elise got some important design and body modifications. The new bodywork improved aerodynamic downforce by incorporating ground-effect diffuser at the bottom of rear end and unlike the previous 111S, the rear spoiler in the Mk 2 Elise was an integral part of the glass fiber body. Moreover, the body is shaped such that the distribution of downforce coincides with the distribution of weight, creating a more consistent handling experience at all speeds.

The second Mk 2 variant to come along was the S3 Elise 111. It was basically a standard Elise equipped with the VVC (variable valve control) version of the Rover K-series engine, offering considerably more punch hence performance. The engine was revised, now producing 160hp, a 15hp jump from the Mk 1 111S and full 40hp more than the standard Elise. 0-60mph times were almost a half-second faster than the base Elise and coupled with the newly revised ratios in the 5-speed, the Elise 111 was a wonderful all around performance car.

In 2004 we saw an important Elise in the S2 111R, a car built for the U.S market. In order to let the Elise to enter the largest sports car market in the world, Lotus decided to find another engine because the K-series engine did not comply with the emission regulations. They first contacted Honda for its 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine, but it was Toyota who eventually agreed to supply its 1.8-litre VVTL-i engine to Lotus, together with a 6-speed gearbox.

2007 saw the introduction of a new base model, now called the Elise S. Loss of the Rover K series engine had temporarily created a hole in Lotus’ portfolio and its disappearance from the range was not good news for entry level sports car lovers across the globe. The challenge of plugging the gap has now been addressed with the launch of the new Lotus Elise S. The other exciting model in the second generation Elise was the 2008 Lotus Elise SC. Supercharging is not a new idea to the Elise family, as its sister car Exige S already employed this technology to improve power and torque. This was the first time an Elise model had supercharging and it was a beast of a car. Lotus claimed the Elise SC can top 150 mph, accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and do 0-100 mph in 10.7 seconds.

Chassis and Body

It was Julian Thomson who executed the design of the fiberglass body while the chief engineer of the car was Richard Rackham. Being both good friends and colleagues, the duo truly simplified the Lotus, then added lightness. The chassis was a stiff and lightweight, yet incredibly simple high-sided tub with transverse torque boxes at both ends, weighing just 150 lbs. 

Lotus was able to achieve such a lightweight chassis by gluing the parts together rather than welding the parts. By using of adhesives, instead of welding, the extrusions could be made thinner.

The use of adhesives along with lightweight aluminum extrusions to construct the chassis was revolutionary.

Lotus Elise Chassis weighs just 70 kg. Source: Elises 

To keep the total weight of the car as low as possible, steel was used just for the roll-bar, suspension mounts and rear subframe of the car. The final result was a car weighing under 1653 lbs, with stunning Lotus-worthy looks, low center of gravity measuring 18.5 in, exceptional structural stiffness and low production costs.

Such clever engineering enabled Lotus to focus on perfecting handling rather than chase brute power. A very Lotus-like move indeed, it proved to be a successful formula since the Elise could outperform more powerful and more expensive sports cars of the era.

Lotus Elise Mk3 Guide

Years: 2011-Present / Layout: Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive / Body style: 2-door roadster / Engine: 1.6 L Toyota 1ZR-FAE I4, 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE I4, 1.8 L Toyota 2ZR-FE I4 / Wheelbase: 2,300 mm (90.6 in) / Length: 3,824 mm (150.6 in) / Width: 1,719 mm (67.7 in) / Height: 1,117 mm (44.0 in) / Weight: 866 kg (1,909 lb) – 914 kg (2,015 lb)

The third generation Lotus Elise isn’t really a third generation in any official capacity. It is different enough so most pundits call it the Mk 2 Elise, and so do we. Lotus called it Series 3, the 2010 Lotus Elise shows some important improvements over the Series 2 model. It had a smaller 1.6-liter from Toyota with 136 hp and a lovely rev-happy nature. Lotus quickly offered a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter engine as well as the same 1.8 liter with supercharger. On the inside things stayed pretty much the same. In 2017 Lotus updated a few more things, once again aiming to make the faster and lighter.

The Elise Cup released in 2017 was also named the Cup 260 as it was based on the Cup 250, a model released in 2016. The exterior included a redesigned front bumper that had a wider and taller center grille. It made the Elise a little more aggressive and more modern. The Cup 260 kept the aggressive carbon-fiber side skirts from the Cup 250 and looked like a real racer.

Interior of the Elise

In order to leave the Elise in the featherweight division, the engineers had to make numerous compromises. That being said, the interior of the Lotus Elise was Spartan, with a bare minimum of required features. Parts of the car aren’t even upholstered and you won’t find luxuries like electric windows, but what you will find are sports seats, a simple instrument cluster, an airbag-free steering wheel, three drilled pedals, a manual gearbox, and a handbrake.

Series 1 Lotus Elise interior. Source: Bonhams 

Basically speaking, Lotus wasn’t ever envisioned to be a daily driver, at least not a comfortable one, but a fun, sensibly reliable, and affordable weekend basher that has everything you need from a track car. Oh yes, you will sometimes find it with a radio.

Development of the Lotus Elise

Even before Colin Chapman’s sudden passing in late 1982, Lotus was battling financial trouble and was even involved in the DMC controversy. Despite that, Lotus was held in high regard in the automotive world and the company successfully overcame all hardships, albeit under various owners, the biggest one being General Motors.

The pivotal point for the development of the Elise came when GM sold the Lotus to A.C.B.N. Holdings S.A, a company run by Romano Artioli who happened to own Bugatti at the same time. Under his guidance, the development of the Type 111 began.

Romano Artioli with the Bugatti EB110– Source: SuperCarBlog 

The idea behind the Elise was to build a lightweight, simple and above all affordable sports car relying on Lotus’ rich heritage, yet to make it exciting in terms of looks and driving appeal.

Since its inception, Lotus cars have used various bits and pieces from all over the industry, sharing parts with the likes of Renault, Toyota, Ford and Rover. This time too, the engineers sourced for components that could lower the final production costs while still being within the required performance threshold.

The basic layout of the Elise was nothing revolutionary, let alone by Lotus’ standards. The fiberglass body bonded to a lightweight chassis and fitted with a mid-mounted revvy engine were an already known recipe for successful sports cars, but what made the Type 111 Elise so special then?

Series 1 Lotus Elise. Source: Bonhams 

It’s all about putting the Elise into context. Lightweight sports cars with a small displacement engine were a British trademark since WW2 and many cars from all around Europe successfully followed the same mantra. But, by the time the Elise was introduced, a majority of companies couldn’t find a way around tightening safety standards. Also, the market demanded more comfort, convenience, and other luxuries, so the cars grew in size and weight.

There was still a market for pure sports cars, yet it was more limited than before. The Elise managed to surpass all expectations and become the best selling Lotus ever created.

The first Elise debuted at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show and was a much-needed refreshment for the company. The M100 Elan developed under GM didn’t deliver the expected Lotus experience, so a return to the roots under Artioli proved to be a hit. Finally, following the tradition of road car names starting with an E, Romano Artioli named the car Elise after his granddaughter, Elisa.

Romano Artioli and Elisa Artioli in front of the Lotus Elise 

Engine of the Elise

Throughout the history of the Elise, there have been several changes of the powertrain. Before we go into greater detail, let’s talk about the first engine used in the Elise. It was a Rover K series four-cylinder with a humble power output of 118 brake horsepower. Still, in a car weighing less than a metric ton, the 0-60 time was just 5.5 seconds which was quite an impressive number for the era.

Series 1 Lotus Elise Engine. Source: Bonhams 

Later iterations brought more power, and more power brought more impressive performance. As Lotus changed ownership and made other development deals to keep afloat, the engines and transmission units were sourced from Toyota starting from Series 2 until today.

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When the Lotus Elise was launched, the first thing we all noted was just how light it was. The original Elise weighed 723kg (1,10 lbs), making it the lightest sports cars on sale at the time (by some margin). The remarkable weight was achieved by using the most advanced aluminum chassis and bonding aluminum parts using epoxy resin and riveting rather than traditional welding. The thickness of metal can be reduced from 3mm to 1.5mm. Lotus used aluminum disc brakes and glass fiber body shell which also help with lightness. The Elise got a mid engine layout, double wishbone suspension all around and extra-high torsional rigidity from that special chassis structure.

The result was quite simply that the Elise was the most involving, the most controllable and the most exciting car to drive. At the time, the motoring press was driving cars like the Ferrari F50 and McLaren F1, and yet they drove the Elise and couldn’t stop talking about how it was absolutely perfect, the way a car should drive.

The Elise has been around a long time and it has had several iterations and lots of evolution from its humble beginnings. In 2000, Lotus introduced the Series 2 model, which used a modified Series 1 chassis and a Lotus-developed ECU (engine control unit). While all Elise Series 2 models were based on an 1.8L engine from either Rover or Toyota, outputs evolved from 118 HP to 218 HP and some versions benefited from a non-intercooled, turbocharged solution. In 2010 we saw the Mk3 Elise, which gave the car new headlights, new engines and a new gearbox.

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История автомобиля Лотус Элис

Маленький среднемоторный двухместный родстер Лотус Elise был продемонстрирован в 1995-м году. Модель завоевала сразу же большую популярность. Секрет успеха – футуристический, необычный внешний облик, а также своеобразная конструкция кузова. Нетривиальный внешний вид прекрасно сочетает в себе современность и классику. Вначале модель оснащалась мягкой виниловой крышей. В 1997-м году машина стала оснащаться съемным жестким верхом – hardtop.

Лотус Elise оснащается четырех цилиндровым 16-клапанным 1.8-литровым 122-сильным силовым агрегатом Ровер серии К. Предел скорости с таким двигателем составляет 202 км/ч. Ускорение до сотни – 5.9 с. Расход топлива в городе – 9.7л/100 км., на трассе – 6.1л/100 км.

Отдельного внимания в Лотус Elise заслуживают композитные алюминиевые тормоза, которые в первый раз были использованы на серийных авто, и водительское кресло, которое расположено ближе, чем сиденье пассажира, для улучшения весового распределения. У Elise подвеска полностью независимая на 2-х поперечных рычагах разной длины, пружины Eibach, амортизаторы Bilstein.

С 1998-го года концерн стал выпускать еще одну версию авто Sport Elise, оснащенную 190-сильным силовым агрегатом Ровер серии K. Для улучшения динамики масса авто была снижена на двадцать кг. Клиренс уменьшился на пятьдесят миллиметров. Результат – отличная динамика (за 4.4 с до сотни).

В 1999-м году дебютировал более быстрый Лотус Elise с индексом 111S. Двигатель стал обладать мощностью в 158 л.с.

В 2000-м году состоялась премьера второго поколения модели Лотус Элис. Новинка получила новую внешность. Экстерьер не лишился агрессии и эффектных деталей наружного оформления.

Интерьер стал оформляться полированным алюминием, кресла обтянуты тканью черного цвета. Доплатив немного денег в комплектацию можно включить аудиосистему, оснащенную CD-чейнджером, кондиционером, отделку алькантарой и перфорированные тормозные диски.

Стандартная версия стала оснащаться 1.8-литровым 120-сильным R4 16V, который комплектуется пяти ступенчатой механической трансмиссией RG1. Предел скорости – 202 км/ч. Ускорение до сотни за 5.9 с.

В 2002-м концерн Лотус представил 2-е «заряженные» версии Elise, которые стали называться Elise 111, Elise 111S. Эти модификации отличаются восьми дюймовыми литыми дисками колес и слегка измененной задней частью кузова.

Обе версии оснащаются 1.8-литровым 160-сильным силовым агрегатом с крутящим моментом в 175 Нм. Данный двигатель ускоряет 2-местное авто до сотни за 5.1 с. Предел скорости – 212 км/ч.

В 2004-м году с конвейера сошла специальная версия Лотус Elise -111R. Силовой агрегат был заменен на 1.8-литровый 16-клапанный 192-сильный двигатель. Автомобиль с этим двигателем ускоряется до сотни за пять секунд. Скоростной предел – 241 км/ч. Двигатель комплектуется шести ступенчатой механической трансмиссией.

Лотус Elise – это автомобиль, который был создан для того, чтобы доставить наслаждение от вождения.