Motorsport is the root of everything Lotus. From the very first racing prototypes designed and built in the 40's by Colin Chapman, through to the development of the very best roadster on the market today, the Lotus Elise, LOTUS SPORT has been created to develop the motorsport link even further with a simple brief.
Design & develop motorsport options for use with all Lotus products that perpetuate the Colin Chapman legacy.
The first results of this brief are now ready. LOTUS SPORT have created and developed a full range of motorsport-ready options for the Lotus Elise. Every part has been designed to significantly enhance both performance and style when used in motorsport activity.
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Green sport racing verion |
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Sport as tested by AutoCar, dark magnesium wheels. |
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engine |
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dark mag wheels |
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racing interior, removable steering wheel and extinguisher release |
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Stack Instruments |
AutoCar wrote one of the first articles on the Lotus Sport in the November 1997 issue.
Option List
| 190 VHPD ENGINE | Part No. A111E6127S UKP 6,450 |
A joint RoverSport/Lotus development of the 1.8K series engine. Designed and tested for circuit use to give a stunning 190 Bhp @ 7000 RPM and 190 Nm Torque @ 5650 RPM, revving up to 8000 RPM. |
| COMPETITION AIR FILTER & COLD AIR BOX | Part No. A111E0020S UKP 400 |
A lightweight carbon fibre assembly developed to optimise the 190 VHPD engine's performance. |
| CLOSE RATIO GEARBOX | Part No. A111F0034S UKP 1,500 |
Improved vehicle performance and circuit driveability through the following gear ratios: 1st 2.923 3rd 1.307 5th 0.848 2nd 1.75 4th 1.033 FD 4.2 |
| COMPETITION DAMPERS | Part No. A111C0116S front A111D0089S rear UKP 110 ea |
Adjustable Koni dampers modified for circuit use and lower ride heights. |
| COMPETITION SPRINGS | Part No. A111C0099S front A111D077S rear UKP 45 ea |
Circuit developed to higher spring rates for optimum track performance at the lower ride height. |
| ANTI-ROLL BAR - front | Part No. A111C0130S UKP 204 |
Adjustable higher rate roll bar that fits into original mountings. |
| UNIBALL REAR TOE LINK ASSEMBLY | Part No. A111D0127S UKP 150 |
Circuit developed suspension update designed to cope with the increased loads associated with the use of slick tyres |
| COMPETITION SILENCER KIT | Part No. A111S0037S UKP 360,50 |
Weight saving and noise enhancement. |
| CATALYST REPLACEMENT PIPE | Part No. A111S0048S UKP 61,50 |
Straight through pipe to replace the catalyst for competition use. |
| OIL COOLER KIT | Part No. A111K0037S UKP T.B.A |
Large capacity cooler system for oil temperature reduction during competition. |
| FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM | Part No. A111T0002S h.held UKP 30,64 | Hand held or automatic plumbed in systems available. |
| FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM | Part No. A111T0004S plumbed UKP 254,11 |
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| BATTERY MASTER SWITCH | Part No. A111M6081S UKP 28 |
External emergency battery cut-off switch for competition use. |
| COMPETITION BATTERY | Part No. A111M6078S UKP 110 |
A lightweight battery and mounting system. |
| ROLL CAGE | Part No. A111A0245S LHD / A111A0246S RHD UKP 410,97 |
FIA approved roll over bar with diagnoal brace for circuit use |
| FUEL CAP | Part No. A111L0043S UKP 45 |
Non locking fuel cap. |
| LIGHTWEIGHT REAR LIGHTS | Part No. A111B0368S UKP 120 |
Polycarbonate rear light unit. |
| COMPETITION DRIVER'S SEAT | Part No. A111V6034S UKP 340 |
A unique FIA approved competition seat with mounting system. Provision for six-point safety harness. |
| COMPETITION STYLE PASSENGER SEAT | Part No. A111V6035S UKP 305 |
A standard passenger seat trimmed to match the competition driver's seat. |
| COMPETITION SEAT BELT | Part No. A111U0376S UKP 105 |
FIA approved six-point safety harness unique to the Lotus Elise. |
| MOTORSPORT STEERING WHEEL | Part No. A111H0022J UKP 185 |
Standard steering wheel trimmed in red Alcantara to match the competition style interior. |
LOTUS SPORT options are now available to order through all official Lotus Dealers.
The Sprint version is described in this memo from Lotus.
thanks to Mike for the information