Editing Elise model history (section)

==Elise ‘Mk.2’ Introduction: November 2000 ==

VIN character 10 = 1; VIN character 13 = 7; Serial number from 0018. 

Changes from previous model include: Restyled body and interior; revised soft top with integral cantrails; revised 
door window guides; chassis siderails lowered at cockpit sides; revised suspension with new hubs and steel hub carriers; revised engine spec. with Lotus K4 controller to meet ECD3; close ratio transmission; larger diameter road wheels 
with Bridgestone Potenza tyres; new brake discs and pads; new fuel tank and pump; Meta vehicle security system; battery moved to rear luggage compartment; new heater system with rotary controls; new exhaust muffler with outboard 
tailpipes. 

Air Conditioning Option: February 2002 

Co-incident with 2002 model year changepoint. VIN character 10 = 2; Serial number from 1936. 

VIN character 12: C = RHD heater, D = LHD heater, N = RHD a.c., P = LHD a.c. 

Cars with heater only continue unchanged, but a.c. cars use new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) 
system, incorporating face level vents, dual intake blower fan, air blender flap without water valve, electrical rotary 
controls with stepper motor operated flaps. Larger engine cooling radiator with twin fans. Coolant re-circulation pump. 
Cobra 8185/8186 security system. 

Cobra 8185/8186 Vehicle Security System: February 2002 

Fitted on all cars with a.c. (see above) and then as running change to heater cars during March. 

Cobra 8185 immobiliser becomes standard specification. 8186 optional upgrade to meet U.K. Thatcham 1 requirements, including self powered siren, selectable intrusion sensor, illuminated entry.