2016
Lotus Elise Sport And Sport 220
Lotus has introduced
two new editions of its Elise sports car for the 2016 model year .The new Elise
Sport that replaces the current 1.6 Elise lost 10 kg, bringing total
weight down to 866 kg, while the new Elise Sport 220 that takes over
from the Elise S, weighs 914 kg.
Engines remain the same
as before, with the Sport getting a 1.6-liter engine producing 134 hp and 159 Nm, and the Sport 220 a 1.8-liter producing 217 hp and 250 Nm. The 0-100 km/h takes 6.5 seconds in the Elise Sport and 4.6 seconds in the
Sport 220.
The two roadsters are
offered in ten different exterior colors, including Signature Grey, Metallic
Black, Metallic Orange, Metallic Grey, Metallic Silver, Metallic White,
Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Solid Yellow and Solid Red. Lightweight silver
or black cast wheels, 16-inch front and 17-inch rear, wheels are offered as
standard, along with a black rear diffuser.
Their cabins feature
lightweight sports seats, available in Alcantara, leather or classic tartan. Prices for the Elise Sport, in the
UK, start from £ 29,000 (equal to € 39,900 / US$ 42,786) and for the Elise Sport 220
at £ 36,500 (equal to € 48,700 / US$ 52,221). The two will go on sale in Europe in
December and worldwide from January, 2016.
