Lotus Elise Sprint

Ensuring that this latest Elise remains true to the company’s DNA, the return for the Sprint badge – as used on historic models including the Elan – is designed to provide a highly attractive super-lightweight option sitting above the Elise Sport. Featuring a host of weight-saving items as standard, the new Elise Sprint offers the latest in efficient engineering to deliver a car that sets the standard at under 800 kg.

Offering 134 hp / 160 Nm of torque, the 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine of the Elise Sprint has been specifically tuned to deliver a benchmark power-to-weight ratio and class leading efficiency. The car’s reduction in weight translates into quicker acceleration with 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, harder cornering and a power to weight ratio of up to 168 hp / tonne. Being so lightweight, emissions are extremely low with 149 g CO2 / km. Stopping power is provided by AP Racing twin-piston front calipers and Brembo single-piston rear-calipers – optional lightweight two-piece brake discs are also available. Like all Elise, the Elise Sprint benefits from Lotus’ Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM) with user selectable driving modes.

Featuring the Elise’s distinctive new styling, the Elise Sprint integrates a new front and rear aesthetic. External design touches for the Sprint range include a matt black transom panel, black wheels which come with custom contrasting metal spun rims, distinctive yet subtle side stripes on the bodywork and unique side and rear badging. The Elise Sprint also receives a wide range of cabin enhancements – including the lightweight open-gate gear select mechanism first introduced on the Lotus Exige Sport 350. Other highlights comprise bodywork keyed colour inserts for the sports seats, transmission console and HVAC surround, along with Sprint badge stitching. The Sprint’s detailing continues inside with an array of optional Alcantara® trim panels on the doors, sills, seats and vents surrounds, all with contrasting stitching.

The Sprint edition of the Lotus Elise has removed 40 kg from the previous model, to reach a benchmark dry weight of just 798 kg. The Elise Sprint’s standard lightweight components include a Lithium-Ion battery, saving 9 kg, Lotus’ beautifully detailed carbon race seats, 6 kg, new lightweight forged alloy wheels, 5 kg, while the carbon access panel, roll hoop cover and engine cover, and polycarbonate rear screen save 6 kg. Collectively they cut an impressive 26 kg, compared to the previous Elise Sport. and Optional two-piece brake discs (available from May), saving 4 kg, a well as optional carbon sill covers enable to reduce the weight even further.

TOP SPEED

127
mph

0 – 60 MPH

5.9
SECS

MAX POWER

134
HP

WEIGHT

798
KG

Features

  • Fuel-injected
  • 1.6-litre engine develops 134hp (136PS)
  • Delivers 118lbs ft (160Nm) of torque
  • Mid-engine provides balance
  • Lotus Electronic Throttle Control System
  • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • Exhilarating acceleration
  • State of the art construction, entirely handmade
  • Lightweight, extruded aluminium bonded chassis structure
  • Great torsional rigidity
  • Provides solid handling base
  • Fully independent double wishbone sports suspension with front anti-roll bar
  • 6 speed manual gearbox with sports ratios
  • Exposed aluminium gearshift mechanism
  • Close ratios
  • Precise changes
  • Balanced clutch weight
  • Head-turning presence
  • New front and rear aesthetic
  • Exterior and interior carbon fiber components as standard
  • New exterior and interior Pack options (Alcantara, Leather, Interiour Colour)
  • Carbon fibre seats
  • Lightweight open-gate gear select mechanism for a more precise and quicker shifting
  • Steering wheel trimmed in black leather
  • Engine start push button

Specifications

PERFORMANCE* Manual
Max power  134 hp at 6800 rpm (136 PS) (100 kW)
Max torque  118 lbft at 4,400 rpm (160 Nm)
0-60 mph  5.9 seconds
0-100 km/h  6.2 seconds
Max speed  127 mph (204 km/h)
Power to weight ratio  168 hp/tonne
Lowest possible dry weight  798 kg
Dry weight  803 kg
Kerb weight  830 kg
EMISSION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION mpg (l/100 km*)
Urban  34.0 (8.3)
Extra Urban  56.5 (5.0)
Combined  44.8 (6.3)
CO2 emissions, Combined  149 g/km
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION AND CHASSIS
All alloy,1.6 litre DOHC 4 cylinder , dual VVT-i and Valvematic, 16 valve  Standard
Mid mounted, transverse, rear wheel drive  Standard
Lotus Electronic Throttle Control System  Standard
6 speed manual gearbox with sports ratios  Standard
Exposed aluminium gearshift mechanism  Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)  Standard
Lightweight, extruded aluminium bonded chassis structure  Standard
Fully independent double wishbone sports suspension with front anti-roll bar  Standard
Bilstein high performance gas dampers, front and rear  Standard
Eibach springs, front and rear  Standard
Lotus tuned ABS system  Standard
AP Racing twin-piston front calipers  Standard
Brembo single-piston rear calipers  Standard
Red painted brake calipers  Option
Lightweight Lithium-ion battery  Standard
Lightweight two-piece high performance brake discs  Option
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System  Standard
EXTERIOR SPECIFICATION
Lightweight black diamond cut forged wheels (16” front and 17” rear)  Standard
Lightweight black forged wheels  (16” front and 17” rear)  Option
Front Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 tyres 175/55 ZR16  Standard
Rear Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 tyres 225/45 ZR17  Standard
Servo assisted, cross drilled and ventilated brake discs, 288 mm diameter, front and rear  Standard
Aerodynamically  optimized black rear diffuser  Standard
Shower Cape  Standard
Clear sill stone chip protection film  Standard
Carbon fibre access panel  Standard
Carbon fibre engine cover  Standard
Polycarbonate bulkhead glass  Standard
Carbon fibre roll hoop cover  Standard
INTERIOR SPECIFICATION
Black leather steering wheel  Standard
Polished aluminum gear knob and leather handbrake sleeve  Standard
Technical fabric sports seats and part leather interior  Standard
Carbon Fibre Bucket Seats  Standard
Engine start push button  Standard
Driver and passenger airbags  Standard
Tyre puncture repair kit  Standard
Interior Colour Pack
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Black soft-top  No Cost Option
Hard-top  Option
Carbon fibre Hard-top  Option
Air conditioning  Option
Carbon fibre sill covers  Option
Carbon fibre dash inserts  Option
Alcantara steering wheel  Option
Alcantara dash inserts  (black with silver stitching)  Option
Alcantara trimmed sill covers (black with silver stitching)  Option
Cruise control  Option
Stereo plus two front mounted speakers  Option
Full carpet  Option
Sound insulation  Option
Floor mats  Option
Red painted brake calipers  Option
 Option
OPTIONAL PACKS  Option
Alcantara Trim Pack (seats and door panels in black with silver stitching or red with silver stitching)  Option
Leather Trim Pack (seats and door panels in black with silver stitching or red with silver stitching or tan with tan stitching)  Option
Tartan Trim Pack  (seats and door panels in red or yellow black stitching)  Option
 Option
PAINT OPTIONS  Option
Solid Yellow  No Cost Option
Solid Red  No Cost Option
Old English White Option
Metallic Grey Option
Elise Blue Option

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