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Lotus Elise SC

The Elise SC combines our award-winning, iconic roadster with an advanced supercharged engine resulting in the pinnacle of the Elise range.

Supercharged engines have always been recognised for their effortless performance, and the heart of the Elise SC is no exception. The instant response and relentless acceleration provide supercar levels of performance, whilst the aluminium chassis ensures extraordinary agility.

A snarling 1.8 VVTL-i engine coupled with the characteristic whine of the supercharger ensure an exotic and melodic soundtrack. Aerodynamic improvements include a rear spoiler and unique alloy wheels compliment the dynamic design.

Power, design and innovation combine to make this the ultimate Elise.

 This new model is 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 all new, 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 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.
Dispensing with the intercooler makes the the installation of the supercharger viable for the Elise SC, without effecting rear visibility as it does in the Exige S or the lack of boot space in the 2-Eleven.

The Elise SC has been designed to have different driving characteristics to the Exige S. In keeping with its role as a supremely fast road car rather than extreme track machine, throttle response is very progressive but also very direct, resulting in a measured, refined driving experience.
But, as you might expect of a car with 220 PS and weighing only 903 kg (1987 lbs), the performance of the Elise SC is electrifying -
  • 0-60 mph in 4.4 secs (estimated);
  • 0-100 mph in 10.7 secs (estimated);
  • top speed 150 mph (estimated).
The Exige S remains the faster car on track, thanks to its superior aerodynamics package that generates 42 kg (92 lbs) of downforce at 100 mph. The fuel economy of the Elise SC is impressive with an estimated combined figure of 31.0 mpg.
A new bespoke wheel design is introduced to the Elise SC, the rears having increased half an inch in width to 8.0 inches, to give even better grip performance from the standard Lotus specific Yokohama AD07 LTS 225/45 R17 tyres.

The Lotus Elise SC is priced at:

UK: £32,550 including VAT (manufacturers suggested retail price)

For all vehicles, an additional £950 is charged for on the road costs. These include delivery, PDI, first service, number plates, first registration fee, valet, 12 months Road Fund Licence and a full tank of fuel. Prices effective from 1st January 2008. Information correct at time of going to print. Lotus Cars reserves the right to amend prices or specification without prior notice.

Full pricelists and options available on request.