New Elise/Exige Models???????

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:30 am

Just thought I'd mention this, but apparently the new gaffer at Lotus is talking about bringing out stripped out versions of the Elise later in the year, to get the weight down......has to be a good sign

Apparently Lotus currently has about 6-700 unsold Elise and Exiges in the US, hence the reduction in production at Hethel, and the new limit on the number of vehicles they can get hold of.

Sorry if this is old news for anyone, but a more light weight model would certainly have me thinking

DDtB · Post by **DDtB** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:49 am

Is that not just the new 140bhp yota basic elise that we've heard about....

not sure that would be the best upgrade for ya

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:56 am

No, there was a hint of making them lighter and more track focused!

Post by **simon** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:57 am

Supposedly they are cutting back a little on production to halt the over supply. Rumour is that a 140bhp 'yota engined car will be out very soon for around £24k. However, even if it is stripped out, it's unlikely to weigh less than any of the K engined cars as, from what I've read on selcoc anyway, the engine still weighs more.

DDtB · Post by **DDtB** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:57 am

oooooooooooooooooooooo ..... sounds interesting.....

Post by **simon** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:59 am

How can they make it any lighter?
They can't ditch the ABS and the 'yota engine is heavier than the K so where are they going to lose weight?

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:19 am

seats
ac
sound proofing
wheel
curling tongs

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:31 am

Sanjoy wrote:seats
ac
sound proofing
wheel
curling tongs

DDtB · Post by **DDtB** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:31 am

curling tongs.....

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:32 am

no idea Si

Thats what they have him on record as saying.....and here's hoping they achieve it

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:35 am

I heard something along those lines too. I guess there's no real chance of them using lighter components like carbon fibre or anything?

colin adams · Post by **colin adams** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:58 am

... how about stripping out the MIL lights too to make them lighter.....

Post by ed » Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:01 am

M Blur · Post by **M Blur** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:35 pm

Sanjoy wrote:seats
ac
sound proofing
wheel
curling tongs

Send drivers to Fat Farm...

I'd put myself in that category...

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:39 pm

colin adams wrote:... how about stripping out the MIL lights too to make them lighter.....

Without doubt the best comment yet!