The Lotus Elise S Cup R to Debut at the Autosport International 2014!

The track-focused of the Lotus Elise S Cup R will have its covers off at the Autosport International 2014 show taking place in Birmingham, flanked by the more powerful Exige V6 Cup, Exige V6 Cup R and the Evora GT4. The newest addition into Lotus’ motorsport division, the Elise S Cup R is based on the road-going car, transformed into a full-on track machine.

Powered by a mid-mounted, supercharged Toyota 1.8-liter engine, this track car has 217-horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque in its disposal. Lotus had also created a motorsport-specific map for the car’s ECU, in addition to the aerodynamic enhancements like the front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing. Put that together with adjustable dampers and springs, the Elise S Cup R is about 4 seconds faster than a standard Elise over a 2.2-mile track.

“With so many new markets becoming interested in motorsports, the Elise S Cup R gives us the perfect entry-level track car,” said the head of Lotus Motorsport, Rupert Manwaring.

“Whether the focus is racing or simply developing your driving skills on a race circuit and having fun, the incredible handling and ease of use with low running cost make the Elise S Cup R an intelligent choice,” he added.

This track toy is expected to be priced around USD 62,831 (RM 206,682), and the car is eligible for entry to the production class of the 2014 Lotus Cup series which include Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Cup Europe, Lotus Cup Italia, Lotus Cup USA, Lotus Cup Japan, Lotus Cup Thailand, Lotus Cup China and Lotus Ladies Cup.

 

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