ELISE 220 CUP

Elise S Cup or elice 220 cup

This car was formerly known as "Elise S Cup". The "Elise 220 Cup" will be used starting from 2016 production year. Responding to its customers’ demands is a Lotus duty. The Elise 220 Cup is a prime example of taking a more track focused model, in this case, the Elise Cup R, and toning it back enough to make it suitable for road use. The sheer flexibility of this approach is helped by the weight conscious nature of the Elise lightweight chassis and composite body. The Elise 220 Cup is what results. Despite boasting the same power as the Elise S, the overall kerbweight of the Elise 220 Cup increases by only 42lbs (19kgs) over the R version. As a result, its power to weight ratio is an enchanting 235bhp/tonne (238PS/1,000kg). The result is high performance that is guaranteed to thrill and excite. The driving quality is as pure as the driven snow.

Engine

Fuel-injected and supercharged
1.8-litre engine develops 217bhp (220PS)
Delivers punchy 184lbs ft (250Nm) of torque
Mid-engine provides balance
Aero-optimised
Lotus-developed Electronic Throttle Control
Locking differential
Bristling acceleration

Interior

Fuel-injected and supercharged
1.8-litre engine develops 217bhp (220PS)
Delivers punchy 184lbs ft (250Nm) of torque
Mid-engine provides balance
Aero-optimised
Lotus-developed Electronic Throttle Control
Locking differential
Bristling acceleration

Overview

Developed by Lotus Motorsport
Road going but track focused
Most extreme of all road-going Elise models
Race-bred suspension
Confident on-track
Capable on-road

Styling

Head-turning presence
Compact packaging
Styled for zero-lift
Maximum down force
Taut and poised
Targeted efficiency

Transmission

Manual 6-speed
Close ratios
Light shift weight
Slick changes
Balanced clutch weight
Lotus throttle management
Fast rev-drop between shifts
0-60mph in 4.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds)

Body

Advanced lightweight construction
Aluminium chassis-tub
Aerodynamic composite bodywork
Agile handling
Mid-engined dynamic balance
A true driver’s car
Confidence inspiring
Track focused

PRICES FROM £43,500