Elise SC
Vehicle Specification
| Model | Elise SC |
| Engine | 2ZZ-GE engine, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) & aluminium lightweight and compact construction. Chain driven Double Over-Head Camshafts (DOHC) exploiting a Variable Valve Timing & Lift - intelligent (VVTL-i) system. Lotus T4e engine management system, multi-point sequential fuel injection, electronic ignition and electronic throttle control. |
| Emissions |
Three-way catalytic converter. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD). |
| Transmission |
C64 manual transaxle, aluminium lightweight construction. 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential.
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| Chassis |
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with glass-fibre composite front section, extruded aluminium door beams, integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear subframe.
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| Steering |
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.
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| Suspension | Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones. Bilstein mono-tube dampers with coaxial Eibach coil springs. Front anti-roll bar. Rear toe control link. |
| Wheels |
Y-type 6 spoke lightweight cast alloy wheels in Hi-Power Silver. F: 6.0Jx16 & R: 8.0Jx17
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| Tyres |
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS F: 175/55 R16 & R: 225/45 R17
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| Brakes |
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers. 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated
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