2011 Lotus Elise is a roadster with two seats, which are mainly offered in two trim levels. Base Elise comes standard with alloy wheels (16 inch front, 17-inch rear), a removable Targa-style top, hard and soft, high-performance tires, air conditioning, power windows and locks, leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel , leather upholstery and trim, trip computer and four stereo speakers Alpine CD player and iPod connection.
Elise SC add compressor, rear spoiler and unique wheels. However, it lacks basic model leather seats, iPod interface, and more absorbing, these can be added to the package again Touring. Hardtop is optional.
Elise SC add compressor, rear spoiler and unique wheels. However, it lacks basic model leather seats, iPod interface, and more absorbing, these can be added to the package again Touring. Hardtop is optional.
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| 2011 Lotus Elise Convertible |
A package is available for sport is Elise and adds unique wheels, traction control (now standard on the base Elise), Bilstein shock absorbers and sport seats. Stand-alone options include a protective film of paint, painted black wheels and a diffuser, a limited slip differential and a selection of colorful paintings and limited lifestyle.
Roger Becker, a special edition Elise debut in 2011, honoring the recently retired head of vehicle design of the Lotus. This model includes the Touring and Sport packages, and a limited slip differential. And 'only offered a handful of black leather upholstery colors.
Engines and performance
Each Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Toyota Motor (Yamaha does the engineer). The naturally aspirated version of the standard Elise produced 190 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, while the supercharged version, production increases to 220 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is the only transmission available.
In tests , an Elise SC accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds in depth, while the treatment is proving a copy slalom mph run through the 72.4. Fuel economy is impressive, the car recorded an EPA estimated 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 23 mpg in combined driving. The Elise SC is located just below 20/26/22 mpg.
Security
Since the light Lotus Elise is designed for all-round performance, security is so minimal that federal regulations allow.
Antilock brakes are included in the basic model, as is traction control, side airbags but not stability or control is available. The safety devices are most effective in an Elise, as is evident, is a careful car driver fast reflexes and a sturdy frame. In brake tests, the Elise SC with the Sport Package above 60 mph were arrested in a very short 110 meters.
Roger Becker, a special edition Elise debut in 2011, honoring the recently retired head of vehicle design of the Lotus. This model includes the Touring and Sport packages, and a limited slip differential. And 'only offered a handful of black leather upholstery colors.
Engines and performance
Each Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Toyota Motor (Yamaha does the engineer). The naturally aspirated version of the standard Elise produced 190 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, while the supercharged version, production increases to 220 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is the only transmission available.
In tests , an Elise SC accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds in depth, while the treatment is proving a copy slalom mph run through the 72.4. Fuel economy is impressive, the car recorded an EPA estimated 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 23 mpg in combined driving. The Elise SC is located just below 20/26/22 mpg.
Security
Since the light Lotus Elise is designed for all-round performance, security is so minimal that federal regulations allow.
Antilock brakes are included in the basic model, as is traction control, side airbags but not stability or control is available. The safety devices are most effective in an Elise, as is evident, is a careful car driver fast reflexes and a sturdy frame. In brake tests, the Elise SC with the Sport Package above 60 mph were arrested in a very short 110 meters.
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| 2011 Lotus Elise Convertible interior |
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2011 Lotus Elise Interior has everything and nothing to do. It is a stern cabin with exposed metal, acoustic insulation is very low (even with the Touring package) and just enough to accommodate small and medium-sized male drivers. The cabin is so close that the passenger sitting shoulder to shoulder with the driver while the engine near the back of the head, crying need for a conversation. Weight savings is taken to extremes with the Elise, as even the passenger seat without any up / down adjustment. Instead, it is directly bolted to the floor.
There are more than 5 feet or wider than 10 half-build can be an entry and exit difficult, especially if you have a soft spot. Wide door sills, steering wheel and a small deck in a seated position requires a lot of practice, the transition from drivers and pedestrians, without sounding like an idiot complete. Most find that the best way is to slide your feet, then divide the seat.
Once seated, the driver and passenger comfortably held in place by very aggressive side bolsters. Seat upholstery is noticeably thin, but space curved able to give a surprising amount of comfort anyway. Taller and wider public is the cabin is about as welcoming as a straitjacket, as they bang their knees and elbows on each surface does not forgive.
The 2011 Lotus Elise Interior has everything and nothing to do. It is a stern cabin with exposed metal, acoustic insulation is very low (even with the Touring package) and just enough to accommodate small and medium-sized male drivers. The cabin is so close that the passenger sitting shoulder to shoulder with the driver while the engine near the back of the head, crying need for a conversation. Weight savings is taken to extremes with the Elise, as even the passenger seat without any up / down adjustment. Instead, it is directly bolted to the floor.
There are more than 5 feet or wider than 10 half-build can be an entry and exit difficult, especially if you have a soft spot. Wide door sills, steering wheel and a small deck in a seated position requires a lot of practice, the transition from drivers and pedestrians, without sounding like an idiot complete. Most find that the best way is to slide your feet, then divide the seat.
Once seated, the driver and passenger comfortably held in place by very aggressive side bolsters. Seat upholstery is noticeably thin, but space curved able to give a surprising amount of comfort anyway. Taller and wider public is the cabin is about as welcoming as a straitjacket, as they bang their knees and elbows on each surface does not forgive.
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| 2011 Lotus Elise Convertible |
Guide
The 2011 Lotus Elise is the car sportier flood is in the U.S. market today (apart from its stable demand, that is).
Manual steering is direct and precise, the gas is an immediate and firm brake pedal that inspires confidence. A stiff suspension and short wheelbase of the relay a lot of information on the back of the driver, which makes it easy to hear the car's balance and adjusts accordingly. The final curves for the limit (which is a frighteningly large), Elise becomes quite nervous, requires a very smooth, deliberate inputs. Otherwise, usually behind the snap-free adhesion.
Diet low in the rev range is more than enough for most drivers, but the real fun begins when the engine with variable valve timing begins in about 6500 rpm. At the top, triggering a torrent of engine power with a high whine all the way to 8500 rpm, Redline.
All these visceral performance at the expense of comfort, however. The holes are the worst enemy of Elise, they send powerful shockwaves through the entire cabinet and in your spine. Larger tracks have you worried that you broke something. Bumper to bumper traffic is a major problem for pilots who lack the space to stretch, combined with the high and relentless drive accelerates the onset of fatigue. Similarly, low-speed maneuvering in parking lots require a significant amount of effort due to the lack of steering wheel and tiny.
Price $ 51 845
The 2011 Lotus Elise is the car sportier flood is in the U.S. market today (apart from its stable demand, that is).
Manual steering is direct and precise, the gas is an immediate and firm brake pedal that inspires confidence. A stiff suspension and short wheelbase of the relay a lot of information on the back of the driver, which makes it easy to hear the car's balance and adjusts accordingly. The final curves for the limit (which is a frighteningly large), Elise becomes quite nervous, requires a very smooth, deliberate inputs. Otherwise, usually behind the snap-free adhesion.
Diet low in the rev range is more than enough for most drivers, but the real fun begins when the engine with variable valve timing begins in about 6500 rpm. At the top, triggering a torrent of engine power with a high whine all the way to 8500 rpm, Redline.
All these visceral performance at the expense of comfort, however. The holes are the worst enemy of Elise, they send powerful shockwaves through the entire cabinet and in your spine. Larger tracks have you worried that you broke something. Bumper to bumper traffic is a major problem for pilots who lack the space to stretch, combined with the high and relentless drive accelerates the onset of fatigue. Similarly, low-speed maneuvering in parking lots require a significant amount of effort due to the lack of steering wheel and tiny.
Price $ 51 845