Lotus Cars has announced that the high-performance Elise Cup 250, which succeeds the Cup 220, will be available in all major markets (except North America) starting this year.
The British carmaker said that at 931 kilograms, the Cup 250 is 22 kilograms lighter than its predecessor. The company said it achieved this with a lithium-ion battery that slashes 10 kilograms, carbon-fiber seats that reduce weight by six kilograms and ultra-lightweight, forged alloy wheels that take off a further 1.5 kilograms each. In addition, a Carbon Aero Pack is available – which replaces the standard front splitter, rear wing, rear diffuser and side floor extensions with lightweight carbon components – that takes the Elise 250 Cup’s weight down to 921 kilograms.