2010 Model Year Elise and Exige Now Cleaner than Ever

[Martin]

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Lotus Press Release
April 15th 2009

2010 Model Year Elise and Exige Now Cleaner than Ever

For 2010 Model Year, the Elise and Exige have substantially reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption

The latest Elise and Exige models are the product of continuous improvement to give up to a 9% reduction in CO2 emissions and similar increases in fuel economy.

On the combined cycle, the Elise S shows the greatest improvement in fuel efficiency offering an increase of 3.2 mpg (a decrease of 0.7 l/100km), from 34.0 mpg (8.3 l/100 km) to 37.2 mpg (7.6 l/100km). These figures are achieved by focussing on light weight technology and small, efficient engines to achieve sensational performance and class leading fuel economy.

The exceptional balance and precise handling of Lotus cars have always been the most engaging aspect of the driving experience and these class leading attributes are now complemented by greener performance.

Mike Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc, stated, “The Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight is even more relevant in today’s emission focused ecological world. This design philosophy has enabled Lotus to offer fantastic levels of performance, with Lotus cars being some of the greenest performance cars on the market”.

Mike Kimberley continues, “We are at the cutting edge of green transport technology and we will continue to push the boundaries with our green research and environmental strategy. We are keen to ensure that Lotus as a company and its products offer an ethical, green option that appeals to our customers".

Lotus’ cars fair well against other manufacturers of performance cars in terms of CO2 emissions against performance. The table below compares vehicles with similar performance and highlights their emissions of CO2. This list illustrates the efficient performance of the Elise SC.



Lotus Elise SC

8.5 - 33.2 (l/100km - mpg)

199 CO2 g/km

4.6 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)

Porsche Boxster S

9.5 - 29.7 (l/100km - mpg)

223 CO2 g/km

5.3 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)

Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG

12.0 - 23.5 (l/100km - mpg)

288 CO2 g/km

4.9 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)

Ferrari F430 Spider

15.2 - 18.6 (l/100km - mpg)

345 CO2 g/km

4.1 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)




Figures displayed above are from manufacturers’ websites as at 8/4/09

The exciting new 2010 model year Elise and Exige are on sale now at Lotus dealers.

Elise S: 179 g/km CO2
7.6 l/100 km (37.2 mpg) Combined Cycle
10.6 l/100 km (26.6 mpg) Urban Cycle
5.8 l/100 km (48.7 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle

Elise R: 196 g/km CO2
8.2 l/100 km (34.4 mpg) Combined Cycle
11.6 l/100 km (24.4 mpg) Urban Cycle
6.2 l/100 km (45.6 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle

Elise SC: 199 g/km CO2
8.5 l/100 km (33.2 mpg) Combined Cycle
11.8 l/100 km (23.9 mpg) Urban Cycle
6.4 l/100 km (44.1 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle

Exige S: 199 g/km CO2
8.5 l/100 km (33.2 mpg) Combined Cycle
11.9 l/100 km (23.7 mpg) Urban Cycle
6.5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle

[Jussi]

Wow, it really looks cool :)
Elise SC cost here 80 000€.....so Exige might be......a lot :(

Fun car.....if I win lottery :thumbup:

[Mark B.]

The front splitter looks better. Wish they'd give it a face lift though, the S2 design's been kicking around for 9 years.

http://spbcar.ru/news/en/i/2009-03-05/2010_exige_s_large_1_opta.jpg

[WayneB]

I think people in North America get excited about them because it has been for sale here for a relitively short time compared to Europe.

Me, I prefer the S1 version, it was much more simple and timeless styling wise in the true Lotus tradition.:)
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=3577

[Cowley Jerry]

Lightweigth-this is ever for fuel economy. I´m enjoying that Lotus keep his philosophy of build a sport car.:yes:

[Brian Skeoch]

they all look the same to me. I love Lotus cars but think this model is getting long in the tooth..

[Al B]

Y'all are tired of it after just nine years? How'd you ever endure the Esprit which went 27? (just a rhetorical tongue-in-cheek kind of statement)

[Cowley Jerry]

Y'all are tired of it after just nine years? How'd you ever endure the Esprit which went 27? (just a rhetorical tongue-in-cheek kind of statement)
I feel that long life of Esprit is only demonstration of 1980-1990 financial situation of Lotus. Without poor financial situation of Lotus, Lotus maybe today rival for Porsche.

[Autocross7]

I think people in North America get excited about them because it has been for sale here for a relitively short time compared to Europe.

Me, I prefer the S1 version, it was much more simple and timeless styling wise in the true Lotus tradition.:)
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=3577

I with you. I am not one to like all that air duct additioningand air duct splittinf on the front. I liked the S1 head lamps a bit better, but I do not dislike the later head lamps. The grill/intake area is certainly not "cleaner", so i'd disagree with the title as well.

Cameron

[WayneB]

Y'all are tired of it after just nine years? How'd you ever endure the Esprit which went 27? (just a rhetorical tongue-in-cheek kind of statement)

I guess the Esprit design was so far ahead of its time when it came out in 1974 it took us 27 years to get tired of it.

The Elise was originally more classic retro design , looking back on past Lotus designs (Europa,Elan) and taking a Ferrari Dino type look , then on the restyle a whole lot of strong, somewhat exagerrated styling cues were added to it which were very much "of the moment" and haven't aged as well as other previous Lotus designs IMO.

[MickOpalak]

they all look the same to me. I love Lotus cars but think this model is getting long in the tooth..

You drive an Esprit that was around for 28 years and you think the Elise is long in the tooth because its been in America for 4 years???

[USAndretti42]

I feel that long life of Esprit is only demonstration of 1980-1990 financial situation of Lotus. Without poor financial situation of Lotus, Lotus maybe today rival for Porsche.

Talking of Porsche, the Boxster came out in 1996 with a re-style in 2005. So maybe the Elise life-cycle isn't so out of whack after all. I would prefer them to keep on improving the driving/owning experience rather than spend time on re-styling.

[Martin]

Good point.....and never mind the 911 right.