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Lotus Elise 2006The 2005 Lotus Elite rapidly gained a large popularity among the sports car lovers. Now, Lotus has released the 2006 Lotus Elite that contains several technical revisions that makes the new Lotus Elise even better. The 2006 Lotus Elise is for instance equipped with a new engine management system from Lotus and electronic throttle that guarantees an enhanced engine response. You will also be able to benefit from limited-slip differential options and traction control. The instruments are more clear and easy to read than in the 2005 model. |
The pedal set have be altered to provide better heel-and-toe shifting and the braking effort have be reduced by 30 percent. LED tail lamps and daytime running lights have been added car. Some people found the 2005 Lotus Elite uncomfortable, and the 2006 model have therefore been fitted with ergonomically enhanced padding in the two sport seats. All in all, the enhancements provide you with even more comfort and better performance than in the 2005 model.
The Lotus Elise 2005 could be obtained in 14 different colours (storm titanium, starlight black, arctic silver, racing green, Aztec bronze, chrome orange, ardent red, graphite gray, krypton green, magnetic blue, saffron yellow, aubergine purple, Bordeaux red pearl and nightfall blue). With the Lotus Elise 2006, you get eight new colors to select between, including the traditional and stylish British Racing Green. The amount of comfort option packages have also increased. You can also choose to sacrifice some of the comfort; the air-condition system can be removed to make the already extremely light weight Lotus Elise 2006 even lighter. Features such as limited-slip differential and traction control are optional. Antilock brakes are standard, and so is dual front airbags for added safety.
The 2006 Lotus Elise utilizes a Toyota built 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine four cylinders. The car takes advantage of a Toyota Variable Valve Timing and Lift and can do 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds. With 190 horsepower and a C64 six-speed-manual gearbox from Toyota, the 2006 model is a true delight to drive. The shift linkage system in the C64 six-speed-manual gearbox has been specially developed for the Elise by Lotus engineers. The peak horsepower of your Lotus Elise 2006 will be derived at 7,800 rpm.
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