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=Series 1= ==Model Introduction: June β96 == VIN: T 0017 onwards ==1997 Model Year: November β96== VIN: V 240 onwards No specification change. ==Uprated Starter Motor: February β97== VIN: V 685 Starter motor uprated from 1.0 kW to 1.4 kW and engine management fuse relocated from rear to front services compartment. ==Commonisation of a.c. type chassis: September β97== VIN: V 1685 (approx.) Plus; 1672, 1673, 1677, 1682. Less; 1694, 1708. Shape of chassis, rear side of fuel tank crossmember, changed to accommodate a.c. compressor. Low level engine coolant outlet pipe. Re-circ. ventililation holes in chassis toe-board. ==1998 Model Year: October β97 == VIN: W 1814 onwards. No specification change. ==Revised Harness & Main Fusebox: October β97== VIN: W 1941 onwards. Plus; 1920, 1926, 1937, 1938. Less; 1965, 2002. New harness introduced to accommodate optional U.K. market Cobra 6422 alarm. New main fusebox with 22 βLittelβ fuses in front luggage compartment. ==Optional U.K. Market Cobra 6422 Alarm: October β97== VIN: W 1947 onwards. Plus 1937, 1938. Option upgraded from Cobra 6019HF to 6422. Facility to reprogramme transmitter keys. Override switch deleted. ==Front Brake Disc Shields: December β97== VIN: W 2260 (approx.) Alloy shield fitted on inboard side of front discs. ==Revised Soft Top Cant Rails: May β98== VIN: W 3332 Latches on rear end of roof cant rails use new dovetail design to improve location. Door seals changed to incorporate moulded front ends to mate with new cantrail front seals. New soft top canopy with press studs repositioned to suit new cant rails. Parts set required to fit [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Hardtop hardtop] roof. ==Cast Iron Brakes: June β98 == VIN: W 3714 (approx.) Cast iron brake discs and corresponding pads replace aluminium metal matrix brakes. ==Integral Boot Box: September β98== VIN: W 4429 (approx.) Plus; 4140, 4315, 4365, 4383. Less 4653. Rear clamshell incorporates integral luggage compartment box to replace luggage bag. ==1999 Model Year: November β98== VIN: X 4976 onwards. No specification change. ==Sport 135: November β98== VIN: X 5401 - 5450, 6001 - 6035. Original batch (50 cars): 135 bhp cylinder head; Close ratio gearbox; Sports exhaust; Red, competition style seats; Red sports steering wheel; Drilled iron brake discs; Quicksilver paint with blue soft top; Headlamp covers; Sport 135 side decals; Silver roll over bar. 2nd batch variations (35 cars): 111S wheels, tyres & spats; black painted fuel filler cap; matt finish alloy gear knob; Sport 135 99 side decals. ==Integral Stud Toe-Link Ball Joints: December β98== VI: X 5479 Rear suspension toe-link ball joint design changes to incorporate integral M10 stud. ==50th Anniversary Elise: January β99 == VIN: X 5463 - 5816 (total 51) Anniversary green with gold painted wheels, green/rafia leather seats, βEliseβ floor mats, gold decals, 50th Anniversary decal on rear transom, hard top and certificate of authenticity. Just 50 of these special editions were made. ==Angled Rear Window: January β99== VIN: X 5558 Rear window mounted in angled surround. ==Elise 111S: January β99== VIN: X 5722 VVC engine & close ratio transmission. Revised muffler & tailpipes. Cross-drilled iron discs. Lotus styled 6-spoke road wheels, 7.5β rear rims with 225/45 ZR16 rear P Zeros. Optional rear spoiler extension. Acrylic headlamp covers & smoke front indicator lenses. Composite engine lid, rear wheelarch spats, β111Sβ decal on rear body & fascia, moulded air intake grille. Forged alloy window winders, weave patterned dash inserts, revised seat foams & stitching. ==Elise βJPSβ: July β99== Available based on either standard or 111S versions. Black body colour. All cars have gold painted grilles as follows; radiator air intake, radiator outlet, engine lid outlet, rear clamshell recess, engine bay intake. All cars have gold painted 111S type road wheels, black and gold Alcantara steering wheel, gold painted dash insert panels, 111S type black leather seats with gold Alcantara centres, gold decals on rear body and dash, black & gold nose badge, Union Flag decal on rear. Standard versions also have headlamp covers and rear wheelarch spats. ==Elise βType 49β: October β99== Available based on either standard or 111S versions. Two tone red/white body colour. All cars have gold painted 111S type road wheels, black and red Alcantara steering wheel, 111S type black leather seats with red Alcantara centres, gold decals. Standard versions also have headlamp covers and rear wheelarch spats. ==Elise βMilleniumβ: October β99== Available based on either standard or 111S versions. Atlantis Blue body colour. All cars have blue Alcantara steering wheel pad and sill trim panels, 111S type black leather seats with blue Alcantara centres. Standard versions also have 111S type road wheels, rear wheelarch spats and headlamp covers. Cars were usually supplied with a range of dealer fitted Lotus accessories. Forged Steel Rear Hub Carriers: November β99 VIN: X 8177 (approx.) New design forged steel rear hub carrier replaces extruded alloy carrier, and incorporates calliper mounting plate, and lower ball joint carrier. ==Elise 340R: January β00== VIN: Y 0004 to 0009, 9640 onwards. Limited edition of 340. Extreme lightweight version of the Elise, based on modified standard chassis fitted with minimalist bodywork and a detuned, road going version of the VHPD powertrain. See 340R supplement for full specification. ==Sport 160: February β00 == SVA: VIN: Y 0601 to 0650. WVTA: VIN: Y 0651 onwards. First 50 cars with Single Vehicle Approval. Subsequent cars Whole Vehicle Type Approved. High performance derivative, based on 111S specification with 160 PS fixed valve timing engine. WVTA versions require airbox modification and sport exhaust fitment for full power release. Other features include new engine controller, sport suspension, βraceβ wheels, plinth mounted rear aerofoil, Alcantara trimmed seats and steering wheel pad, body decals. ==Exige: July β00== VIN: Y 0001 (Character 13 = 8) - model specific serial number sequence. Road going version of the Elise race series car, with 178 bhp 340R engine, close ratio transmission, sport suspension and larger 12-spoke black finish wheels (16x7 & 17x8.5) with Yokohama A039 tyres. Front and rear clamshells styled as race car with pillar mounted rear aerofoil. Clear polycarbonate rear tailgate with air ducting, linked to roof mounted air intake duct. Optional Alcantara sports seats and 340R harnesses. Meta security system. Roof duct mounted radio aerial.
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