Lotus Exige S

Lotus Australia slashes up to $46000 off Evora; Elise, Exige prices also tumble

“These changes reflect the strength of the dollar, our plans to grow Lotus in Australia and requirement to ensure Australian Lotus dealers have a strong and viable business that will enable them to prepare their businesses for the arrival of the next generation of Lotus products,” Mr Sealey said.

“These changes, although substantial for the Elise, Exige and Evora models, must not been seen as the only plans for these models prior to the arrival of the next generation of Lotus models.

“They are just the start. Coming months will see exciting new variants, which will grow and develop the Lotus reputation for performance, exquisite road manners and a solid value equation.”

The Evora was way overpriced to start with. It may handle well but it has an Aurion engine (yawn!), poor quality and reliability and looks boring too. It makes M3′s and Cayman S’ look like good value even though we get ripped off here in Oz.

It was originally about the same price as a GTR which would rape the Evora in every conceivable way.

Plenty of better and more exciting cars for the money!

2008 Lotus Exige S 220 PS Supercharged Elise SC 1.8 L 2 ZZ VVTL I ...

· 2008 Model Year changes available from October 2007

2008 Model Year in more detail

Lotus powers into the 2008 Model year with the most powerful series production version of the Elise to date – the Supercharged Elise SC – and a 240 PS Performance Pack option for the Supercharged Exige S that further reinforces its credentials as a “race car for the road”.

But extra performance is only a part of the 2008 Model Year story. There are several other enhancements that make the Elise and Exige ranges more sophisticated and better value than ever before. Driver and passenger airbags are now standard on all models.

An advanced new instrument pack (again common to all models) provides extra information about vehicle systems, including servicing reminders, but thanks to ‘secret until lit’ technology, drivers won’t be alerted to such details until it is necessary. A completely new alarm/immobiliser system has allowed the introduction of a new Lotus designed key with integrated fob, the famous Lotus roundel operating as one of its three functional buttons.

Following feedback from customers and dealers the number of option packs for the Elise and Exige has been reduced from four to two, but with increased specification for each. And should customers wish to personalise their Lotus still further, there are a myriad of accessories available through the Lotus Aftersales Operation.

Introducing the Supercharged Elise SC The biggest news from the 2008 Model Year Lotus line-up is the introduction of the Supercharged Elise SC, a 220 PS version of the multi award-winning roadster, easily identified by its new rear spoiler and unique new design of alloy road wheels. Despite the on-paper similarity with the Exige S, this is no mere engine swap – this is an allnew, non-intercooled installation applied to the current Elise’s 1.8-litre 2-ZZ VVTL-i engine. The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger uses a smaller Eaton rotor pack (an M45 unit) than that of the current Exige S, and is married to the intake manifold plenum as part of a single-piece casting. Combined with the absence of an intercooler and its associated pipework, this integrated supercharger/intake assembly contributes to an 8kg reduction in engine weight compared with the Exige S.

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