Engine
Mid-mounted transverse 1796cc super-charged engine. 4 cylinders in line, watercooled with Chain driven Double Over-Head Camshafts (DOHC) exploiting a Variable Valve Timing & Lift - intelligent (VVTL-i) system. Four valves per cylinder, Lotus T4e engine management system, multi-point sequential fuel injection, electronic ignition and electronic throttle control. Lotus Sport developed supercharger installation with unique rear mounted air to air intercooler. Engine oil accumulator unit.
Emissions
Non catalytic exhaust downpipe. On-board Diagnostics (OBD)
Transmission
C64 manual transaxle, aluminium lightweight construction. 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears. Uprated clutch plate and clutch cover
Chassis
Unique high-sided variant of the Lotus Elise lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions. Glass fibre composite front crushable structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear sub frame
Steering
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock
Suspension
Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilste
in non-adjustable dampers with coil over springs. Lotus Sport adjustable front anti-roll bar. Rear double shear track control arm brace. Unique steering arms and front upper wishbones to suit ultra-low ride height.
Wheels
Lotus Sport OZ 5-Spoke lightweight cast alloy wheels (Black)
Tyres
Yokohama Advan A048 LTS street legal competition tyres
Brakes
Servo-assited, track tuned 4-channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with aluminium alloy AP Racing 2-piston front calipers with 288 mm cross-drilled and ventilated discs. Brembo single sliding piston at the rear. Pagid RS14 sports brake pads. High-grade silicone brake fluid. Stainless steel braided brake hoses.
Fuel consumption - combined
N/A
CO2 Emissions
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
43.5 litres
Gear Ratios I/II/III
3.116:1 / 2.050:1 / 1.481:1
IV / V / VI
1.166:1 / 0.916:1 / 0.815:1
R / Final drive
3.250:1 / 4.529:1
Max Power
252 bhp (188 kW) at 8000 rpm
Max Torque
179 lbft (242 Nm) at 7000 rpm
Power to weight ratio
282 kW / 1000 kg
Specific power output
104.7 kW/I
0-100 km/h
3.9 seconds
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h)
8.9 seconds
Maximum speed
150 mph (241 km/h)
Vehicle mass - unladen
745 kg
Weight distribution
F: 283 kg & R: 462 kg (38% - 62%)
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Track
F: 1457 mm & R: 1607 mm
Overall length
3822 mm
Overall width
(door mirrors excluded)
N/A
Overall width
(door mirrors included)
1732 mm
Overall height - midladen
1112 mm
Overhang
847 mm
Ground cleareance - mid-laden
100 mm Front / 110 mm Rear
Luggage capacity
None
Engine installation
Tramsverse, mid-mounted
Cylinder configuration
in-line 4
Capacity
1796 cm3
Lotus Traction Control System (TCS)
Standard
Engin oil accumulator
Standard
Oil / Water intercooler
Standard
Bore / Stroke
82.0 mm / 85 mm
Valve arrangement
4 per cylinder
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Interior Features
Leather ProBax Sports seats (Black with Yellow flashes) with 4-point driver and passenger harnesses
Metallic silver side panels
Light weight aluminium foot-well divider
Black plain/perforated leather steering wheel
Black perforated leather gear-level gaiter
Polished aluminium gear shift
Polished aluminium handbrake sleeve
Key ignition and steering lock
Battery isolation switch
Speedometer (mph or kph) / Rev counter
Light pack including front headlamps and indicators, side repeaters and rear brake/reverse/indicator and fog light clusters.
Interior Features (cont'd)
12 volt accessory socket
Starter Button
Lightweight rear-view and wing mirrors
Fire extinguisher (handheld)
Exterior Features
Black finish rear diffuser
Adjustable carbon fibre single element rear wing with aluminium wing end plates
Extended front splitter
Clear stone-chip protection film
Yellow brake calipers
2-Eleven side decal
Auxiliary front driving lamps
Lightweight tinted perspex low profile wind deflector