Weekend warriors can reportedly opt for a sport package at about $3,500 ($2,500 USD), with a touring package for those that appreciate the finer things in life said to include sound-deadening materials, leather interior seats and trim, plus an upgraded stereo.
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| The new Lotus Elise will no doubt rewrite the book on affordable sports car performance in North America. (Photo: Lotus Cars Canada) |
While a final price is yet to be announced, it is expected to be in the mid-fifty to low-sixty thousand dollar range, with dealers already taking orders. The much-anticipated model will be available on this side of the Atlantic by late May, 2004. For more information about the Elise, check out the company's North American website at www.lotuscars.com. Canadians interested in the brand should contact either Weissach Performance in Vancouver (www.weissach.com) or Gentry Lane Automobiles in Toronto (www.gentrylane.com).
No doubt, just like it has in Europe the new Lotus Elise will rewrite the book on affordable sports car performance in North America, making new fans of the revered brand in the process.
Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $55,000 - $60,000
- Body Type: 2-door convertible
- Layout: mid-engine, RWD
- Engine: 190 hp, 135 lb-ft of torque, 1.8-L, DOHC, 16-valve I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 4.9 seconds
- Top Speed: 241.4 km/h (150 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Website: www.lotuscars.com / www.weissach.com / www.gentrylane.com
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