Lotus update Elise for '06 (inc CUP HOLDERS!)

[Jack_Bauer]

Lotus have announced updates to the Elise/Exige model line for the 2006 model year. A lot of the updates seem to have been previewed in the limited edition Elise 'Sportsracer' announced a few weeks ago, like the LED lights, lightweight pedal box, traction control etc(http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=2517 ).

There is now a much more extensive options list for the Elise 111r, including things like Exige-style adjustable suspension, traction control and limited slip differential. However the thing that'll grab the most attention is the introduction of CUP HOLDERS on the 'Super Touring Pack' Elise!!! *shudders*

Colin Chapman must be turning in his grave at the thought of cup holders in a lightweight Lotus! :rolleyes:

My personal choice of the options would be an Elise 111r with the 'Super Sports Pack'. Basically you get a full Exige chassis and tyre setup with the lighter and much prettier (IMO) body of the Elise. You don't get the downforce of the Exige but I'd happily trade that for the better looks and soft-top of the Elise. :)

I'd probably get it in a nice, classy Titanium Silver. (I hope Santa's reading this! :p)

More info at http://www.pistonheads.com/lotus/default.asp?storyId=12349

[Guest]

i cant see a pic... only the words "PistonHeads.com Speed Matters"...

[Jack_Bauer]

Hmmm, it was there a minute ago. Crafty buggers at Pistonheads must have some kind of pic theft protection device! :mad:

It was a pic of a nice titanium silver Elise FYI. :)

[Guest]

copy it and then upload it 2 ucp

[Jack_Bauer]

Just read the article on Pistonheads, that's where it's from.

[adamfraser]

For those who cant be bothered with the link -

http://img426.imageshack.us/img426/7877/lotuselise111rmy061l3is.jpg

Very nice!

[Matra et Alpine]

If they sell it with cup-holders in it outside of the US then they'll be a laughing stock !!!

Anyone turning up at track with one will sertainly get it from us :D

[Zytek_Fan]

Who actually uses cupholders?

[Guest]

i did! i finally used one yesterday! i lost my virginity to an Omega!

EDIT:That came out wrong...

[Jack_Bauer]

Who actually uses cupholders?

Well technically in the UK you aren't legally allowed to eat or drink ANYTHING whilst you are in control of an automobile, so NOBODY should need cupholders. :rolleyes:

Strangely you are allowed to smoke whilst driving, which doesn't make a damn bit of sense to me. You can be prosecuted for eating a Mars bar whilst driving, yet you're allowed to sit there with a naked flame, lighting up a 'cancer stick' behind the wheel. :eek: :confused:

I suppose if the Government have their way I guess your car will be the ONLY place you can legally smoke soon enough! :p

[adamfraser]

i did! i finally used one yesterday! i lost my virginity to an Omega!

EDIT:That came out wrong...

Both quotes "came out wrong"

tut tut tut :p

[Zondaboy1]

that looks way more comfortable than the elise i was in
and that one i think was a normal elise not like 111s or 111r and touring package i think.
and Jakg whad u use or am i really dum and missing it?

[cmcpokey]

dont knock cup holders... i wa sjust glad that the mini had large enough cup holders to fit my 1L Mtn Dews....

But I can see your point with the Elise. Still a good thing to have though.

[Egg Nog]

Man, this is one of the most mind-destroyingly wicked automotive pictures ever.

[Forever92]

Stupid pistonhead label. :(

[TVR IS KING]

amazing pics. also the mazda6 came with 6 cupholders, and 5 seats. WHATTHE****. i sat in one once.

[2ndclasscitizen]

the holden SS ute has 4 cupholders

[woodstock827]

LED lights that come on 0.2sec faster and saves 0.6kg... wow....
didn't know LED can make that much different... :P
never actually thought about the time delay for brake lights...

[Matra et Alpine]

LED lights that come on 0.2sec faster and saves 0.6kg... wow....
didn't know LED can make that much different... :P
never actually thought about the time delay for brake lights...
yeah. coming up to a corner following another car. That 02s faster time equates to about 30 FEET. As you'll often come up with a gap of 5-6 feet then knowing earlier helps :D Makes the braking zone a little bit safer :eek: