250 nickel-cadmium batteries provide 300 volts (at full charge) to two Zytek oil-cooled brushless DC motors, which deliver an overall total power of 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) and torque of 100 N⋅m (74 lb-ft). Its 70 kg (154 lb) extruded aluminum space frame and lightweight composite body shell are factors in its low kerb weight of 875 kg (1,929 lb). The product range per charge is normally 100 to 120 mi (161 to 193 km) and the vehicle can be recharged within an hour. The vehicle is governor-limited to 90 mph (145 km/h) to conserve charge. These motors are each mated to a single-speed, fixed-ratio transmission with an aluminum gear. Its acceleration time from 30 to 70 mph (48 to 113 km/h) in 5 seconds, and from 0 to 90 mph (145 km/h) in 11.2 seconds. There is a good example of the Zytek Elise on display at the Heritage Motor Centre. The Zytek Lotus Elise is an electric low rider that was jointly made by Lotus and Zytek.
Low rider agility, precision, and response meet GT car refinement and comfort like never before. Consequently, focused driving is effortless with precise, intuitive steering allied to huge reserves of mechanical grip, agility, and poise. The stunning new Evora GT takes the Evora’s unique attributes to spectacular new heights. First and foremost a natural driver’s car for the road, the Evora GT proves that the value of motorsport engineering extends far beyond the race track. Its functional aerodynamics, bonded aluminum chassis, Bilstein dampers, and spring set-up intelligently requested road use. Whilst the twisting tarmac disappears beneath you, the Evora flows, settling right into a rhythm, smoothing out rough surfaces, breathing with the road for an enthralling, immersive driving experience.
The Lotus Elise is just a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the British manufacturer Lotus 20212 Cars. The Elise was named after Elisa Artioli, the granddaughter of Romano Artioli who had been chairman of Lotus and Bugatti during the time of the car’s launch. The Elise has a fibreglass body shell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassis that provides a rigid platform for the suspension, while keeping weight and production costs to a minimum. It’s effective at speeds as much as 240 km/h (150 mph). In 2021 Lotus confirmed the Elise, Exige and Evora are to get rid of production in 2021 and be replaced with a new group of models.
For the Elise Sprint, Lotus used several weight-saving techniques to slice the car’s weight down to 798 kg (1,759 lb). Wheels are the usual size, but forged as opposed to cast alloy. The Sprint could be had with the 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine, or perhaps a 1.8-litre supercharged engine, available for the Sprint 220 version. Lotus announced the special edition’Sprint’types of the E2021 Lotus Elise. The backlight glass is constructed of polycarbonate, and the lightweight battery is a Lithium-ion model. To attain the 40 kg (88 lb) weight saving, some body parts are manufactured in carbon, in addition to the seats. Dampers are uprated, as on the Elise Cup models. The former has a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 5.9 seconds, while the Sprint 220 can accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds.
The Malaysian-assembled Elise sold for double the buying price of its British-built counterpart as a result of local vehicle taxes. The 2021 Lotus Elise drivetrain imported complete and initially the bodywork was painted in the UK at Hethel prior to export. The Malaysian-assembled Elise was also exported to regional markets, including Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.The Malaysian spec Elises came with a factory hard top, carpets and air con as standard though the air con was unreliable and ineffective.
The Series 2 Exige is sold with the exact same high revving Toyota 1.8L engine and six-speed gearbox as the Elise 111R, Lotus 20212 replacing the Rover K-series engine of the prior Exige. The US Federalised version with the supercharger fitted is called the Exige S 240. The Series 2 Exige has been followed closely by the limited-edition Lotus Sport Exige 240R, incorporating a Lotus-developed supercharger atop the Lotus engine.
It features the double taillight units and rear wing from the Exige Sport 380 and the Lotus 3-Eleven respectively. Other changes include increased top speed, Lotus 20212 acceleration, low weight and high downforce as a result of added aero elements. Lotus unveiled a hardcore version of the Lotus Elise called the Elise Cup 260. It is inspired by both hardcore variants of the Evora and Exige line up, the Sport 380 and the GT430 respectively. Power has already been uprated and is currently 250 hp (186 kW; 253 PS) because of a revised supercharger.
A battle suspension package is available, from your local dealer, featuring Öhlins TTX 2-Way Adjustable Dampers, transforming the vehicle for hard track use. Optional ‘J’hook brake discs improve the initial brake response and pad de-glazing. Available as both a 2+0 or 2+2, Lotus 20212 with a choice of 6-speed manual or paddle-shift automatic transmissions, a wide selection of options allows you to specify your car or truck for enhanced GT comfort or greater track focus.