Elise model history - Revision history

Gamefreak32 at 03:47, 25 February 2018

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	See Technical Service Bulletin 2011/09 for full details		See Technical Service Bulletin 2011/09 for full details


			==Elise Sport==
			[[image:Elise Sport.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Lotus Elise Sport]]
			The 2016 Elise Sport features lighter sports seats, a thinner battery and other weight saving measures which total up to a loss of 10kg over the Elise and Elise S.

			Elise Sport - Toyota 1ZR-FAE engine with 134bhp - 866kg

			Elise Sport 220 - Toyota 2ZR-FE engine Supercharged with Magnuson TVS R900 217bhp - 914kg

			==Elise Sprint==
			[[image:Elise Sprint 220.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Lotus Elise Sprint 220]]
			The 2017 Elise Sprint features a Lithium-Ion battery, carbon seats, lightweight forged alloy wheels, carbon access panel, carbon roll hoop cover, carbon engine cover, and polycarbonate rear screen for a total weight saving of 26kg over the Elise Sport.

			Elise Sprint - Toyota 1ZR-FAE engine with 134bhp - 798kg

			Elise Sprint 220 - Toyota 2ZR-FE engine Supercharged with Magnuson TVS R900 217bhp - 878kg

			==Elise Cup==
			[[image:Elise Cup 250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Lotus Elise Cup 250 (2018)]]

			In 2014 Lotus saw demand for a track only hardcore Elise and commissioned the Elise S Cup R. It features all of the equipment that you would expect from a factory race car such as a FIA-compliant roll cage, HANS-compliant driver’s seat, six-point harness, fire extinguisher, quick-release steering wheel, and body kit.

			Shortly thereafter a road legal version was released as the 2015 Elise S Cup. It retained the body kit and styling from the S Cup R but added road going features such as headlights, 3 point seatbelts, airbags, a passenger seat, and an optional Comfort Pack. The comfort pack featured a stereo with 4 speakers, carpet, sound insulation, and central door locking.

			Improving upon the Elise S Cup, Lotus increased the boost for 2016 with the Elise Cup 250. In 2017 Lotus reduced the Cup 250 by 14kg with a lithium-ion battery, carbon fibre seats, lightweight forged alloy wheels and a polycarbonate rear window.

			In 2017 Lotus unveiled a special Elise Cup 260 to commemorate its 70th anniversary. The Cup 260 features a revised intake that increases horsepower to 250, all optional carbon fiber components from the Cup 250, louvered front fenders, a carbon fiber front splitter, and a new carbon fiber rear wing that allow it to lap the Hethel test track 2.5 seconds faster than the Cup 250.
			[[image:Elise Cup 260.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Lotus Elise Cup 260 (2018)]]

			Elise S Cup R - Toyota 2ZR-FE engine Supercharged with Magnuson TVS R900 217bhp - 900kg

			Elise S Cup - Toyota 2ZR-FE engine Supercharged with Magnuson TVS R900 217bhp - 932kg

			Elise Cup 250 - Toyota 2ZR-FE engine Supercharged with Magnuson TVS R900 243bhp - 917-931kg

			Elise Cup 260 - Toyota 2ZR-FE engine Supercharged with Magnuson TVS R900 250bhp - 902kg

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Thorburn: /* 50th Anniversary Elise: January ‘99 */

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50th Anniversary Elise: January ‘99

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	rear transom, hard top and certificate of authenticity. Just 50 of these special editions were made.		rear transom, hard top and certificate of authenticity. Just 50 of these special editions were made.

	Angled Rear Window: January ‘99		==Angled Rear Window: January ‘99==

	VIN: X 5558		VIN: X 5558

Thorburn: /* Sport 135: November ‘98 */

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Sport 135: November ‘98

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	iron brake discs; Quicksilver paint with blue soft top; Headlamp covers; Sport 135 side decals; Silver roll over bar. 2nd batch		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.		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 ‘98==

			VI: X 5479
			Rear suspension toe-link ball joint design changes to incorporate integral M10 stud.

	==50th Anniversary Elise: January ‘99 ==		==50th Anniversary Elise: January ‘99 ==

Thorburn: /* 1998 Model Year: October ‘97 */

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1998 Model Year: October ‘97

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	No specification change.		No specification change.

	Revised Harness & Main Fusebox: October ‘97		==Revised Harness & Main Fusebox: October ‘97==

	VIN: W 1941 onwards. Plus; 1920, 1926, 1937, 1938. Less; 1965, 2002.		VIN: W 1941 onwards. Plus; 1920, 1926, 1937, 1938. Less; 1965, 2002.
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	fuses in front luggage compartment.		fuses in front luggage compartment.

	Optional U.K. Market Cobra 6422 Alarm: October ‘97		==Optional U.K. Market Cobra 6422 Alarm: October ‘97==

	VIN: W 1947 onwards. Plus 1937, 1938.		VIN: W 1947 onwards. Plus 1937, 1938.
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	Option upgraded from Cobra 6019HF to 6422. Facility to reprogramme transmitter keys. Override switch deleted.		Option upgraded from Cobra 6019HF to 6422. Facility to reprogramme transmitter keys. Override switch deleted.

	Front Brake Disc Shields: December ‘97		==Front Brake Disc Shields: December ‘97==

	VIN: W 2260 (approx.)		VIN: W 2260 (approx.)
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	Alloy shield fitted on inboard side of front discs.		Alloy shield fitted on inboard side of front discs.

	Revised Soft Top Cant Rails: May ‘98		==Revised Soft Top Cant Rails: May ‘98==

	VIN: W 3332		VIN: W 3332
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	new cant rails. Parts set required to fit [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Hardtop hardtop] roof.		new cant rails. Parts set required to fit [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Hardtop hardtop] roof.

			==Cast Iron Brakes: June ‘98 ==
	Cast Iron Brakes: June ‘98

	VIN: W 3714 (approx.)		VIN: W 3714 (approx.)
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	Cast iron brake discs and corresponding pads replace aluminium metal matrix brakes.		Cast iron brake discs and corresponding pads replace aluminium metal matrix brakes.

	Integral Boot Box: September ‘98		==Integral Boot Box: September ‘98==

	VIN: W 4429 (approx.) Plus; 4140, 4315, 4365, 4383. Less 4653.		VIN: W 4429 (approx.) Plus; 4140, 4315, 4365, 4383. Less 4653.

Thorburn: /* 1997 Model Year: November ‘96 */

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1997 Model Year: November ‘96

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	Uprated Starter Motor: February ‘97		==Uprated Starter Motor: February ‘97==

	VIN: V 685		VIN: V 685
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	compartment.		compartment.

	Commonisation of a.c. type chassis: September ‘97		==Commonisation of a.c. type chassis: September ‘97==

	VIN: V 1685 (approx.) Plus; 1672, 1673, 1677, 1682. Less; 1694, 1708.		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		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.		coolant outlet pipe. Re-circ. ventililation holes in chassis toe-board.



	==1998 Model Year: October ‘97 ==		==1998 Model Year: October ‘97 ==

Thorburn: /* 2006 M.Y. Introduction: September 2005 */

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2006 M.Y. Introduction: September 2005

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	==2006 M.Y. Introduction: September 2005==		==2006 M.Y. Introduction: September 2005==

	VIN character 10 = 6; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants.		VIN character 10 = 6; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants.<br />
	Introduction of USA Exige and Canadian Elise.		Introduction of USA Exige and Canadian Elise.<br />
	5-speed Elise remains unchanged.		5-speed Elise remains unchanged.<br />
	Differences between 6-speed '06 Elise and '05 include; Electronic throttle control (using no mechanical cable).		Differences between 6-speed '06 Elise and '05 include; Electronic throttle control (using no mechanical cable).

	[http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Traction_control Optional Lotus Traction Control (LTC)] or [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Limited_slip_differential Limited Slip Differential][http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Limited_slip_differential (LSD)] with [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Traction_control LTC].		[http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Traction_control Optional Lotus Traction Control (LTC)] or [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Limited_slip_differential Limited Slip Differential][http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Limited_slip_differential (LSD)] with [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Traction_control LTC].

	Standard fit Yokohama AD07 tyres on non-USA cars. Optional forged wheels with new 6.0 in front size. LED rear lamp clusters incorporating reflectors		Standard fit Yokohama AD07 tyres on non-USA cars.<br />
	(formerly separate), and commonised USA type CHMSL. ProBax seat foams. New body colours. USA & Canadian		Optional forged wheels with new 6.0 in front size.<br />
	Elise; revised fuel tank and evap. loss system. Canadian Elise uses daytime running lights and clutch down start allow		LED rear lamp clusters incorporating reflectors (formerly separate), and commonised USA type CHMSL.<br />
	switch. USA Exige similar to non-USA, but with USA airbag interior.		ProBax seat foams.<br />
			New body colours.

			USA & Canadian Elise; revised fuel tank and evap. loss system. Canadian Elise uses daytime running lights and clutch down start allow switch.<br />
			USA Exige similar to non-USA, but with USA airbag interior.

	==Sports Racer: October 2005==		==Sports Racer: October 2005==

Thorburn: /* 2007 M.Y. & Elise S Introduction: June 2006 */

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2007 M.Y. & Elise S Introduction: June 2006

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	==2007 M.Y. & Elise S Introduction: June 2006==		==2007 M.Y. & Elise S Introduction: June 2006==

	VIN character 10 = 7; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants.		VIN character 10 = 7; Serial number restarts at 0001, common to all variants.<br />
	VIN character 4 identifies engine type. Elise S = Y		VIN character 4 identifies engine type. Elise S = Y
	Differences between '07 Elise/Exige and '06 include: Elise 111R renamed Elise R; New sealed headlamp units;
	~~raised~~ LOTUS lettering on rear transom~~; additional~~ screen pillar seal; Alpine audio~~; improved~~ HVAC ducting. New model		Differences between '07 Elise/Exige and '06 include:
	Elise S uses 1ZZ-FE engine producing 100 kW, with variable inlet timing but fixed valve lift, plastic inlet manifold, revised		* Elise 111R renamed Elise R
	intake snorkel, revised exhaust manifold and downpipe, smaller tailpipes within standard trims. Elise S also uses new		* New sealed headlamp units
	C56 5-speed transmission and 6-spoke roadwheels sharing styling of standard '01 model wheels.		* Raised LOTUS lettering on rear transom
	~~Elise model history.indd 5 22/09/2006 11:12:12~~		* Additional screen pillar seal
			* Alpine audio
			* Improved HVAC ducting.

			New model Elise S uses 1ZZ-FE engine producing 100 kW, with variable inlet timing but fixed valve lift, plastic inlet manifold, revised
			intake snorkel, revised exhaust manifold and downpipe, smaller tailpipes within standard trims.<br />
			Elise S also uses new C56 5-speed transmission and 6-spoke roadwheels sharing styling of standard '01 model wheels.

	==USA Exige S: October 2006==		==USA Exige S: October 2006==

Thorburn: /* Series 2 - K-series */ - MY04, 05 and 06 K-series history

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Series 2 - K-series: - MY04, 05 and 06 K-series history

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 mechanism noise suppression. Interior noise suppression package on ‘S’ variants. Uprated battery, bar graph fuel display, orange backlighting, restyled repeater lamps, optional CD multichanger in boot, aerial ground plane, washer bottle
 in engine compartment, optional Tracker security. Sun visors, new trim features. Lotus roundel on rear transom. Red
 spark plug cover.
 =Series 2 - Toyota=

Thorburn: /* Sport 160: February ‘00 */ - spacing

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Sport 160: February ‘00: - spacing

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	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		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, ‘race’		and sport exhaust fitment for full power release. Other features include new engine controller, sport suspension, ‘race’ wheels, plinth mounted rear aerofoil, Alcantara trimmed seats and steering wheel pad, body decals.


	wheels, plinth mounted rear aerofoil, Alcantara trimmed seats and steering wheel pad, body decals.



	==Exige: July ‘00==		==Exige: July ‘00==

Thorburn: Elise CR

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Elise CR

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	Kelsey Hayes ABS system replaced with Bosch ABS modulator incorporating electronic stability control referred as Lotus Dynamic Performance Management and HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist). Revisions to tell tale lamps include addition of side light tell-tale, cruise control tell-tale (previously located on centre console) Lotus DPM tell-tales and revised functionality of coolant temperature tell-tale and LCD display.		Kelsey Hayes ABS system replaced with Bosch ABS modulator incorporating electronic stability control referred as Lotus Dynamic Performance Management and HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist). Revisions to tell tale lamps include addition of side light tell-tale, cruise control tell-tale (previously located on centre console) Lotus DPM tell-tales and revised functionality of coolant temperature tell-tale and LCD display.

			==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

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