Lotus launches supercharged Lotus SC
03 Nov 2007|2,594 views
For its 2008 model year lineup Lotus has developed a new supercharged version of the Elise roadster, dubbed the Elise SC. The car sports a 217hp powerplant and is easily identified by its new rear spoiler and unique alloy wheels. Though there are many similarities with the existing Exige S Lotus claims the SC runs an all-new, non-intercooled version of the Elise's 1.8L 2-ZZ VVTL-I engine.
The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger is smaller than that of the 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.
With 217hp and a kerb weight of just 903kg the Elise SC accelerates to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds, 100mph in 10.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150mph.
The Exige S also comes in for an upgrade, picking up a Performance Pack that lifts output to 240hp and includes uprated brakes and clutch as well as driver-adjustable launch control and traction control systems. With the new additions the 0-60mph comes up in four seconds flat and top speed moves to 153mph.
For the record, Exige S owners will still win on the track thanks to their car's superior aerodynamics package, which generates up to 42kg of downforce at 100 mph.
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The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger is smaller than that of the 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.
With 217hp and a kerb weight of just 903kg the Elise SC accelerates to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds, 100mph in 10.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150mph.
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The Exige S also comes in for an upgrade, picking up a Performance Pack that lifts output to 240hp and includes uprated brakes and clutch as well as driver-adjustable launch control and traction control systems. With the new additions the 0-60mph comes up in four seconds flat and top speed moves to 153mph.
For the record, Exige S owners will still win on the track thanks to their car's superior aerodynamics package, which generates up to 42kg of downforce at 100 mph.
For its 2008 model year lineup Lotus has developed a new supercharged version of the Elise roadster, dubbed the Elise SC. The car sports a 217hp powerplant and is easily identified by its new rear spoiler and unique alloy wheels. Though there are many similarities with the existing Exige S Lotus claims the SC runs an all-new, non-intercooled version of the Elise's 1.8L 2-ZZ VVTL-I engine.
The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger is smaller than that of the 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.
With 217hp and a kerb weight of just 903kg the Elise SC accelerates to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds, 100mph in 10.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150mph.
The Exige S also comes in for an upgrade, picking up a Performance Pack that lifts output to 240hp and includes uprated brakes and clutch as well as driver-adjustable launch control and traction control systems. With the new additions the 0-60mph comes up in four seconds flat and top speed moves to 153mph.
For the record, Exige S owners will still win on the track thanks to their car's superior aerodynamics package, which generates up to 42kg of downforce at 100 mph.
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The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger is smaller than that of the 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.
With 217hp and a kerb weight of just 903kg the Elise SC accelerates to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds, 100mph in 10.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150mph.
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The Exige S also comes in for an upgrade, picking up a Performance Pack that lifts output to 240hp and includes uprated brakes and clutch as well as driver-adjustable launch control and traction control systems. With the new additions the 0-60mph comes up in four seconds flat and top speed moves to 153mph.
For the record, Exige S owners will still win on the track thanks to their car's superior aerodynamics package, which generates up to 42kg of downforce at 100 mph.
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