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==Elise CR (Club Racer): February 2011==

Based on 1ZR powertrain for Europe and some ROW territories. Introduced as the entry level variant to the Elise range. Increased power to weight ratio over standard 1.6 Elise by deletion of certain standard factory fitted components such as carpets, radio and speakers, passenger footrest, central locking, mudflaps, NVH material and soft top roof (shower cover supplied). Lightweight battery fitment with isolator switch available to replace standard battery. Additional customer optional delete of airbag and pyrotechnic seat belt system as well as Dealer option fit of lighter weight forged wheels and ‘power pack’ consisting of TRD airbox, high flow filter and level 1 sports exhaust. A ‘Sport’ mode button is fitted as standard and located in the centre console opposite Lotus DPM switch. Sports suspension fitted as standard with adjustable yellow Anti-Roll bar.

Available in Saffron Yellow B106, Ardent Red C94, Sky Blue C124, Aspen White C113, Carbon Grey B137 & Matt Black B141. The CR is fitted with a ‘Black Style Pack’ as standard, which includes a matt black finish to the roll hoop cover, the rear transom panel and door mirror covers.

Elise CR logos R/H rear clamshell & LH/RH front clamshell above the side repeaters, top of roll hoop cover & door interior. A rear ‘LOTUS’ decal replaces the rear 3D ‘LOTUS’ badge but still uses the standard Lotus logo nose badge. Body coloured seats, with SuedeTex pads, body coloured painted centre console with the Elise CR decal. Matt black radio blanking panel with CR decal. SuedeTex trim to door inserts, handbrake/gearlever gaiter and elements of the steering wheel (including steering wheel centre if airbag delete option selected).

See Technical Service Bulletin 2011/09 for full details