LOTUS ELISE CR
If the base Elise is not light enough, the even lighter Elise CR should satisfy the focussed driver’s needs. At just 848kgs, it offers a timelessly stylish, lightweight composite body, attached to an equally light aluminium alloy chassis-tub that forms the basis for several other Lotus models. This is is an Elise with focus. Yet, it is sturdy, which allows its suspension to work impressively, resisting body roll but remaining taut enough for the ultimate sportscar thrills, while retaining damping compliance that affords the Elise CR an amazing ride quality for a performance machine. It is Lotus years of experience and irrepressible talent that allow a car like Elise CR to be created.
1.6-litre engine develops 134bhp (136PS)
Delivers meaty 118lbs ft (160Nm) of torque
Mid-engine provides balance
Aero-optimised
Light and agile
Open differential
Brisk acceleration
Trimmed in ergonomic padding
Ultra-lightweight seats
Hip-hugging driving position
Small diameter, leather steering wheel rim
Stripped out interior
Pushbutton start
Electric windows
Face-level air vents
17-inch diameter rear alloys
forged alloy style to save weight
Silver, or black, colour options
Compact packaging
Styled for zero-lift
Taut and poised
Targeted efficiency
Almost 30kgs lighter than standard Elise
Matt Black trim
3 standard, 3 CR unique colours
Close ratios
Light shift weight
Slick changes
Balanced clutch weight
Lotus throttle management
Fast rev-drop between shifts
0-60mph in 6.0 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds)
If the base Elise is not light enough, the even lighter Elise CR should satisfy the focussed driver’s needs. At just 848kgs, it offers a timelessly stylish, lightweight composite body, attached to an equally light aluminium alloy chassis-tub that forms the basis for several other Lotus models. This is is an Elise with focus. Yet, it is sturdy, which allows its suspension to work impressively, resisting body roll but remaining taut enough for the ultimate sportscar thrills, while retaining damping compliance that affords the Elise CR an amazing ride quality for a performance machine. It is Lotus years of experience and irrepressible talent that allow a car like Elise CR to be created.
Lotus Elise CR |
Engine
Fuel-injected1.6-litre engine develops 134bhp (136PS)
Delivers meaty 118lbs ft (160Nm) of torque
Mid-engine provides balance
Aero-optimised
Light and agile
Open differential
Brisk acceleration
Interior
Focused minimalismTrimmed in ergonomic padding
Ultra-lightweight seats
Hip-hugging driving position
Small diameter, leather steering wheel rim
Stripped out interior
Pushbutton start
Electric windows
Face-level air vents
Wheels
16-inch diameter front alloys17-inch diameter rear alloys
forged alloy style to save weight
Silver, or black, colour options
Styling
Head-turning presenceCompact packaging
Styled for zero-lift
Taut and poised
Targeted efficiency
Almost 30kgs lighter than standard Elise
Matt Black trim
3 standard, 3 CR unique colours
Transmission
Manual 6-speedClose ratios
Light shift weight
Slick changes
Balanced clutch weight
Lotus throttle management
Fast rev-drop between shifts
0-60mph in 6.0 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds)