The Lotus the most popular of our time, Elise, entering the 2011 model year with a host of updates that include the style and mechanical adjustments and the introduction of a new entry-level model with a gasoline engine original 1.6-liter Toyota.
Model to identify a new restyled front fascia, which boasts refurbished hood, new bumper with a revised grille and headlights with larger LED daytime running lights for the first time.
The redesigned rear bumper and hood with new models of alloy wheels complement the aesthetic improvements is said to help improve the aerodynamic properties of the Elise.
Several significant changes were found under the hood with the Elise 2011 for a new entry-level "S" model powered by a Toyota original 1.6-liter four-cylinder.
This new engine is smaller than the 200cc model Elise S 1.8L output and produces the same result (134HP at 6800 rpm) and slightly lower torque (160 Nm or 118 Nm at 4400 rpm and 172Nm compared to 127 lb ft) but offers a significant improvement in fuel economy by 23 percent, to 6.1 l / 100 km (46.3 mpg UK or 38.6 miles per U.S. gallon) and reduced CO2 emissions by 13 percent.
Lotus announces a sprint from 0-60 mph time of 6.0 seconds (0-100 km / h 6.7 seconds) and a top speed of 124 mph or 200 km / h for the new version of 1.6 liters.
In addition, all models benefit from a 2011 Elise six-speed manual transmission, while the 189bhp 1.8-liter two "R" and 217bhp 1.8-liter supercharged SC boasts of reducing CO2 emissions and better fuel economy than their siblings 2010MY.
