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ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car - 155mph, 644 Horsepower Is Based on the Lotus APX Technical Demonstrator Vehicle
February 2007
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ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car - 155mph, 644 Horsepower, Based on the APX Technical Demonstrator Vehicle Designed & Developed by Lotus
January 2007
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ZAP and Lotus Engineering to Carry Out Feasibility Study for New Electric Car Concepts
January 2007
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New Lotus Europa S Gives Local MP the "Blues"
October 2006
26 October 2006 -- Richard Bacon MP has embarked upon an extended test drive of ... -
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Lotus Sport Cadena Secure GT3 Team's Championship
September 2006
Tuesday 26th September 2006 -- In its first year of competition, Lotus Sport Cad... -
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Solid Five Year Plan Heralds Three New Lotus Models
September 2006
20 September 2006 -- Group Lotus is set for a bright future with a greatly expan... -
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Lotus Sport Cadena GT3 Race Team Results
August 2006
Lotus puts in dominant performance at Rockingham 14 August 2006 -- Round... -
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Richburg Corporation Ltd to Retail Lotus Cars in Hong Kong
August 2006
August 08, 2006 -- Lotus Cars Ltd, the sportscar division of Group Lotus plc, is... -
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Prices Announced for the New Lotus Europa S
June 2006
June 18, 2006 -- The eagerly awaited Lotus Europa S, a Grand Tourer (GT) inspire... -
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The New Lotus Elise S
June 2006
07 June 2006 -- Lotus is back with an entry level Elise that is set to propel th... -
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Built by Lotus Sport Special Vehicles Operations at Hethel, Norfolk, this race version of the Elise is fitted with Lotus Sport Original Performance Products and is intended for circuit use only. The development and selection of ultra-lightweight competition accessories, including specially manufactured lightweight front and rear clamshells, reduce the overall vehicle weight to 670 kg.
The result is a stunning power to weight ratio of 283.6 bhp per tonne which, combined with the legendary Lotus ride & handling and a close ratio gearbox, gives performance that until now only super league cars could deliver.
The Lotus Sport Elise accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62mph) in 4.4 seconds and from 0-160 km/h in 10.7 seconds (0-100mph in 10.9s).
Race developed brake pads and track specification brake discs are mounted for use with slicks. The competition springs and dampers lower the car by 40mm while maintaining the roll axis of the car relative to the ground. This enables the track car to handle with the same peerless characteristics as the standard Elise.
A full safety kit has been installed, including a RAC approved roll cage with diagonal bracing for circuit use, a competition seat with a six point harness exclusive to the Elise and a higher rate (stiffened) front anti-roll bar.
The Lotus Sport Elise also mounts a competition silencer kit reducing overall weight and enhancing noise quality, a specially designed competition air filter and carbon fibre cold air box, a catalyst replacement pipe, an oil cooler kit, a lightweight competition battery with master switch, a non-locking fuel cap and a lightweight, polycarbonate rear screen. A removable steering wheel completes the competition package.
Tested extensively on the track, the Lotus Sport Elise performs with the aptitude and dynamics of a finely tuned thoroughbred mid-engine racecar - a true Lotus in which enthusiasts can competitively drive the Elise to wins in many categories and classes of motorsport.
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