The history of Lotus Elise (Lotus Alice):Small 2-seater mid-engined roadster Elise made its debut in 1995 in Frankfurt.With his appearance began a new era in the history of Lotus. The model immediately gained popularity among fans of sports car nines. The secret of success - an unusual, futuristic appearance of the original bodywork. Nontrivial looks perfectly combines classic and modern. Neither incomparable exterior catches the eye. The size of the front discs smaller than the rear (5.5 "x 16 and 7.5" x17, respectively), it added the appearance of the speakers. Initially, the model equipped with a soft vinyl roof. In 1997 began to offer a removable hard top - hardtop.Elise was the central location of the engine to the rear axle and the chassis of the elements of the alloy. Bearing base roadster was made of aluminum panels weighing only 70 kg. It navesheny exterior body panels made of composite materials and Screw, bolt steel beam rear axle and a protective arc. Applying light alloys, engineers have made a surprisingly light weight and car pastors - only 690 kg. Space frame is not made of steel pipes and alloy. Strips of aluminum-magnesium alloy, obtained by eksturzii with integrated safety-belt anchorages and lightweight steel rear subframe are connected with each other using a special glue for forty minutes when dvuhsotgradusnoy solidifying temperature. As a result, the frame is obtained by half lighter than steel, and the rigidity of the assembled body may not yield all-metal.Cross in front of the rear axle in the Lotus Elise is a 4-cylinder 16-valve engine Rover K series with two overhead camshafts and variable valve timing system (VVC). In order to reduce the total weight of the engine is made entirely of aluminum. Engine capacity of 1.8 liters capacity of 122 hp From zero to 100 km / h car Pick accelerates in 5.9 seconds. Maximum speed - 202 km / h. Fuel consumption per 100 km in city mode - 9.7 liters, the country - just 6.1 liters. It is noteworthy that the five-speed manual transmission, as well as virtually all the details of Lotus Elise, made of aluminum. By the way, and the engine and transmission were completely borrowed from the roadster MG MGF.In Elise deserve special attention aluminum composite brakes, which were first used in mass passenger and car pastors, and the driver's seat, which is installed closer than the passenger, to the center line of pastors, to improve weight distribution. All wheels have independent Elise double wishbone unequal length, shock-mounted Bilstein, Spring Eibach.Since 1998, the company offers another option for pastors Sport Elise c Rover K series engine with 190 hp In order to improve the dynamic characteristics of the mass of the pastors had been reduced by 20 kg. Ground clearance lowered by 50 mm. The result - a great speaker (100 km / h the car is gaining 4.4 seconds).At the 1999 Geneva Motor Show has been demonstrated more rapid Elise, received index 111S. Engine power increased to 158 hp at 7000 rev. / min., and the maximum torque - from 168 to 175 Nm at 4500 r / min, resulting in a threshold of 100 km / h 111S travels in 5.3 seconds.The new century marked by the appearance of the second generation Elise. The car debuted in fall 2000 at the Motor Show in Birmingham. He got a new look, which almost no classical space and modernity became provocative. The exterior is not devoid of aggression and catchy parts appearance. The unique body created subsidiary Lotus Engineering. It was a load-bearing space frame made of aluminum, bonded by special adhesives air very durable, stainless steel rear sub-frame and the frame attached deadlights panels of Kevlar composite. Of course, just like the bright style is not for everyone. One thing is guaranteed: in a car pastors you will not be neglected by others.In the interior, used a polished aluminum, seat obtyanuli black cloth. The surcharge can be supplemented by Elise equipment air conditioning, audio system with CD-Changer, Alcantara trim and perforated brake discs. It is noteworthy that all the models were going to order, and the price is consistent with the plant itself.The basic version has Rover K-Series of 1.8 liters R4 16V with VVT 120 hp Nbm and 168, and 5-speed manual RG1. Maximum speed - 202 km / h. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds.In 2002, Lotus has produced two "charged" modification of the model Elise, Elise received the names of the 111 and Elise 111S. Externally, these modifications can be distinguished by an 8-inch alloy alloy and slightly modified rear. From a technical point of view, these car nines are identical and differ only in trim level and basic equipment. In version 111S V-Pick was a little different interior trim, sound system and air conditioning systemUnder the hood is located both new 1.8-liter engine produces 160 horsepower and maximum torque of 175 Nm in the range 3500 - 4650 rpm. This engine accelerates the car Pick up double hundred kilometers per hour in just 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed of a car pastors is 212 kilometers per hour. By the way, this engine uses a system of variable valve opening time Variable Valve Control.In 2004 I saw the light of a special modification of the Lotus Elise-111R. This is - a real "urban racing formula." The engine was replaced with a 1.8-liter 16-valve toyotovskogo "Four» 2ZZ-GE, a timing mechanism «VVTL-i», and forced up to 192 hp at 7800 rev. / min, which led to a very high specific power of 223 hp ton curb weight. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes just 5 seconds. The maximum speed of 241 km / h The power unit is paired with a manual six-speed gearbox.Elise - much more car designed with one purpose - to deliver driving pleasure.Lotus Elise
The history of Lotus Elise (Lotus Alice):Small 2-seater mid-engined roadster Elise made its debut in 1995 in Frankfurt.With his appearance began a new era in the history of Lotus. The model immediately gained popularity among fans of sports car nines. The secret of success - an unusual, futuristic appearance of the original bodywork. Nontrivial looks perfectly combines classic and modern. Neither incomparable exterior catches the eye. The size of the front discs smaller than the rear (5.5 "x 16 and 7.5" x17, respectively), it added the appearance of the speakers. Initially, the model equipped with a soft vinyl roof. In 1997 began to offer a removable hard top - hardtop.Elise was the central location of the engine to the rear axle and the chassis of the elements of the alloy. Bearing base roadster was made of aluminum panels weighing only 70 kg. It navesheny exterior body panels made of composite materials and Screw, bolt steel beam rear axle and a protective arc. Applying light alloys, engineers have made a surprisingly light weight and car pastors - only 690 kg. Space frame is not made of steel pipes and alloy. Strips of aluminum-magnesium alloy, obtained by eksturzii with integrated safety-belt anchorages and lightweight steel rear subframe are connected with each other using a special glue for forty minutes when dvuhsotgradusnoy solidifying temperature. As a result, the frame is obtained by half lighter than steel, and the rigidity of the assembled body may not yield all-metal.Cross in front of the rear axle in the Lotus Elise is a 4-cylinder 16-valve engine Rover K series with two overhead camshafts and variable valve timing system (VVC). In order to reduce the total weight of the engine is made entirely of aluminum. Engine capacity of 1.8 liters capacity of 122 hp From zero to 100 km / h car Pick accelerates in 5.9 seconds. Maximum speed - 202 km / h. Fuel consumption per 100 km in city mode - 9.7 liters, the country - just 6.1 liters. It is noteworthy that the five-speed manual transmission, as well as virtually all the details of Lotus Elise, made of aluminum. By the way, and the engine and transmission were completely borrowed from the roadster MG MGF.In Elise deserve special attention aluminum composite brakes, which were first used in mass passenger and car pastors, and the driver's seat, which is installed closer than the passenger, to the center line of pastors, to improve weight distribution. All wheels have independent Elise double wishbone unequal length, shock-mounted Bilstein, Spring Eibach.Since 1998, the company offers another option for pastors Sport Elise c Rover K series engine with 190 hp In order to improve the dynamic characteristics of the mass of the pastors had been reduced by 20 kg. Ground clearance lowered by 50 mm. The result - a great speaker (100 km / h the car is gaining 4.4 seconds).At the 1999 Geneva Motor Show has been demonstrated more rapid Elise, received index 111S. Engine power increased to 158 hp at 7000 rev. / min., and the maximum torque - from 168 to 175 Nm at 4500 r / min, resulting in a threshold of 100 km / h 111S travels in 5.3 seconds.The new century marked by the appearance of the second generation Elise. The car debuted in fall 2000 at the Motor Show in Birmingham. He got a new look, which almost no classical space and modernity became provocative. The exterior is not devoid of aggression and catchy parts appearance. The unique body created subsidiary Lotus Engineering. It was a load-bearing space frame made of aluminum, bonded by special adhesives air very durable, stainless steel rear sub-frame and the frame attached deadlights panels of Kevlar composite. Of course, just like the bright style is not for everyone. One thing is guaranteed: in a car pastors you will not be neglected by others.In the interior, used a polished aluminum, seat obtyanuli black cloth. The surcharge can be supplemented by Elise equipment air conditioning, audio system with CD-Changer, Alcantara trim and perforated brake discs. It is noteworthy that all the models were going to order, and the price is consistent with the plant itself.The basic version has Rover K-Series of 1.8 liters R4 16V with VVT 120 hp Nbm and 168, and 5-speed manual RG1. Maximum speed - 202 km / h. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds.In 2002, Lotus has produced two "charged" modification of the model Elise, Elise received the names of the 111 and Elise 111S. Externally, these modifications can be distinguished by an 8-inch alloy alloy and slightly modified rear. From a technical point of view, these car nines are identical and differ only in trim level and basic equipment. In version 111S V-Pick was a little different interior trim, sound system and air conditioning systemUnder the hood is located both new 1.8-liter engine produces 160 horsepower and maximum torque of 175 Nm in the range 3500 - 4650 rpm. This engine accelerates the car Pick up double hundred kilometers per hour in just 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed of a car pastors is 212 kilometers per hour. By the way, this engine uses a system of variable valve opening time Variable Valve Control.In 2004 I saw the light of a special modification of the Lotus Elise-111R. This is - a real "urban racing formula." The engine was replaced with a 1.8-liter 16-valve toyotovskogo "Four» 2ZZ-GE, a timing mechanism «VVTL-i», and forced up to 192 hp at 7800 rev. / min, which led to a very high specific power of 223 hp ton curb weight. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes just 5 seconds. The maximum speed of 241 km / h The power unit is paired with a manual six-speed gearbox.Elise - much more car designed with one purpose - to deliver driving pleasure.
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