| Year of introduction | 2003 (introduced at 2003 Geneva Motor Show) |
| Production | 99 cars |
| Engine | Transverse mid engine, 4 cylinders in line, 1796 cm3, Rover VVC (Variable Valve Control) K-series engine, DOHC (twin cam), all aluminium lightweight construction, water cooled, naturally aspirated with direct acting double overhead camshafts, hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder, multipoint sequential fuel injection |
| Engine Management | Lotus K4 engine control unit |
| Maximum power | 160bhp (162cv, 118kW) at 7000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 175 Nm/129 ft lbs/17.8 kgm at 3500-4650 rpm |
| Power to weight ratio | 194 CV/ton 0.21 CV/kg 4.73 kg/CV |
| Emissions control | Three-way catalytic converter, Euro III emissions and OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) compliant |
| Power transmission | 5-speed transaxle driving rear wheels, close or wide ratio gears, Honda PG1 gearbox, all aluminium lightweight construction, constant mesh helical gears and open differential |
| Gear Ratios | CR B4BP First: 2.923:1 (12.2766) Second: 1.750:1 (7.35) Third: 1.308:1 (5.4936) Fourth: 1.033:1 (4.3386) Fifth: 0.848:1 (3.5616) Final Drive: 4.200:1 WR G6BP First: 3.250:1 (12.7985) Second: 1.895:1 (7.46251) Third: 1.308:1 (5.150904) Fourth: 1.033:1 (4.067954) Fifth: 0.848:1 (3.339424) Final Drive: 3.938:1 |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 212 km/h - 132 mph |
| Dry weight | 757 kg |
| Chassis | Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with integral steel rollover structure and lightweight steel rear subframe |
| Suspension | Fully independent suspension, unequal length double wishbone, Eibach coaxial coil springs over gas pressurized mono-tube Lotus sport Bilstein dampers (front: E117C0007H / rear: E117D0009H) |
| Steering | Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box with 2.8 turns lock-to-lock |
| Brakes | Non vacuum-assisted braking system with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated discs |
| Rims | 8-Spoke black Team Dynamics |
| Tyres | Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE040 V 175/55 R16 Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE040 V 225/45 R17 |
| Fuel consumption | combined: 6.9 l/100 km urban: 9.4 l/100 km extra urban: 5.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 163 g/km |
| Weight distribution | Front: 38% Rear: 62% |
| Fuel tank capacity | 32 l |
| Luggage capacity | 115 l - 50 kg |
| Overhang - front Wheelbase Overhang - rear |
783 mm 2300 mm 702 mm |
| Track - front Width - front |
1457 mm 1672.5 mm |
| Track - rear Width - rear |
1503 mm 1719 mm |
| Overall width | 1850 mm |
| Overall height (unladen) | 1117 mm |
| Mid-laden ground clearance (unladen) | 140 mm |
| Silencer | Supersport exhaust silencer, stainless steel (Elise S2, K series engine, 5 speed) manufactured by CLF Technologies Ltd. Lotus Part Ref. LOTAC05108 
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| Sports Cat | Janspeed sports catalyst with 200 CPSI (cells per square inch) to replace standard catalyst (over 400 CPSI). It has around a quarter of the number of cells which vastly improves the exhaust flow but also maintains emission and MOT compliance. Full FIA-certification. Performance to be checked: average of 5-6 bhp increase in power through the engine rev range. Janspeed Part Ref. SS999MSC 
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| Air filter | ITG Maxogen Induction System - the maxogen system optimises air box entry, the air filter and ducting improve air flow and density of the air entering the engine. The trumpet design recovers air pressure from air velocity filling a plenum volume around the large surface area of the Maxogen Air filter. The radiused outlet of the Maxogen Air filter connects to a high quality secondary duct to feed clean, high pressure, cool air to the engine. Performance to be checked: much smoother torque curve and 8 bhp increase in peak power at 500 less rpm. Weight: 800 g. ITG Part Ref. RAB65KES2 JC60FC/73 
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| Tyres/Rims for track racing |   Tyres: Yokohama A048 LTS / Toyo R888 GG Front: 195/50 R16 sidewall height: 97.5 mm, diameter: 16 x 25.4 + 97.5 x 2 = 601.4 mm, circumference: 1889.35 mm weight: 8.6 kg / 9.3 kg load/speed index: 84W / 84V Rear: 225/45 R17 sidewall height: 101.25 mm, diameter: 17 x 25.4 + 101.25 x 2 = 634.3 mm, circumference: 1992.71 mm weight: 9.5 kg / 11.1 kg load/speed index: 90W / 94W RF Rims: 16-Spoke black OZ Racing, Lotus/OEM, aluminium alloy Front: 6.28 kg, 6.5J x 16 offset ET 31.5, width: 165.1 mm, backspace: 114.05 mm Rear: 8.28 kg, 7.5J x 17 offset ET 23.6, width: 190.5 mm, backspace: 118.85 mm Lotus Part Ref. BLS2G6003F/BLS2G6005F  Rims: 12-Spoke black Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2, aluminium alloy Front: 7.9 kg, 7J x 16 offset ET 30, width: 177.8 mm, backspace: 118.9 mm Rear: 8.9 kg, 7.5J x 17 offset ET 15, width: 190.5 mm, backspace: 110.25 mm  |
| Tyres/Rims for public road |  Tyres: Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 Front: 175/55 R16 (sidewall height: 96.25 mm, diameter: 16 x 25.4 + 96.25 x 2 = 598.9 mm, circumference: 1881.5 mm) Rear: 225/45 R17 Rims: 8-Spoke high power silver Rimstock, Lotus/OEM, aluminium alloy Front: 6.88 kg, 5.5J x 16 offset ET 31.5, width: 139.7 mm, backspace: 101.35 mm Rear: 9.50 kg, 7.5J x 17 offset ET 18, width: 190.5 mm, backspace: 113.25 mm 
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| Shocks | NITRON Racing shocks - The kit NTR Sport Eibach comprises four 1-way adjustable dampers with Eibach motorsport springs for weight reduction and lower friction. The single adjuster knob affects both bump and rebound together for simple setup and more road-biased use. These shocks are designed to run inverted for reduced unsprung mass and therefore optimum performance. Weight distribution: Front: 40% Rear: 60% 
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Weight conditions: +160 Kg (driver + passenger) +24 L of fuel Fault (corrected later): less engine power and torque due to low intake air amount |
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Significant wear: Yokohama A048 LTS tyres Front/Rear Bilstein dampers / Eibach springs Fault (corrected later): less engine power and torque due to low intake air amount Weight distribution: Front: 38% Rear: 62% |
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Significant wear: Yokohama A048 LTS tyres Front Minimal wear: Toyo R888 GG tyres Rear Nitron dampers / Eibach springs Weight distribution: Front: 40% Rear: 60% |
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