New Lotus Special Editions
Roger Becker, former Director of Vehicle Engineering for Lotus is celebrated with a series of special edition versions of the final run of European specification 1.8 litre Elise and Exige sports cars.
In celebration of Roger Becker’s 44 year career at Lotus and retirement in January, there will be a series of Lotus Elise and Exige sports cars in bespoke Roger Becker Special Edition specification produced and set for release over the next six months.
The Elise and Exige Roger Becker Special Editions will both be specified to a high level with Sports and Touring packs as standard. The Elise Roger Becker Special Edition has a supercharged 220ps 1.8 litre engine which blesses it with a 0-60mph time of 4.3 seconds (0-100kmh in 4.6 seconds). The Lotus Exige Roger Becker Special Edition uses the range topping 260ps supercharged and intercooled 1.8 litre engine which endows it with a 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and a phenomenal aerodynamic down force figure of 92.5lbs (42kg) at 100 mph (160kmh).
Roger Becker said, “I am honoured that Lotus has named these two special editions after me, especially as it allows me to offer the customer my favourite specifications. The past 44 years have been an incredible journey and I’m looking forward to watching Lotus progress in the future, I have no doubt that the company will continue to go from strength to strength.”
Both the Elise and the Exige Roger Becker Special Editions are available in four colours, Aspen White, Starlight Black, Solar Yellow & Carbon Grey and each one is identified by a numbered interior plaque, Roger Becker’s signature on the rear bodywork and special monochrome Lotus nose badge.
Andreas Prillmann, Chief Commercial Officer for Lotus Cars said, “I would like to thank Roger for his dedication to Lotus It’s fitting that an exclusive number of the last of the 1.8 litre Elise’s and Exige’s for Europe are dedicated to Roger, who has been instrumental in the development of so many Lotus cars over the years, in particularly the Evora, the Exige and the recent versions of the Elise. Not only has his extensive knowledge and learning been passed on to our team of talented and skilled engineers, but also his passion for the Lotus brand and heritage has helped Lotus grow into the world class organisation that it is today.”
The new, super efficient 2011 Model Year Lotus Elise, introduced to the market earlier this year, will continue for all markets where it is sold including Europe.
| The Lotus Elise Roger Becker Special Edition | The Lotus Exige Roger Becker Special Edition | |
| • 220ps supercharged 1.8 litre engine • Lotus ultra lightweight forged alloy wheels • Sport pack • Touring pack • Black style pack • Four paint colours – Aspen White, Starlight Black, Solar Yellow & Carbon Grey • Roger Becker signature on side of the car • Roger Becker numbered plaque • Monochrome Lotus badge • Air conditioning • Price: £38,550 (inc. VAT, excl. on the road price) |
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