Lotus has launched final editions of the Elise and Exige for North America. The car maker celebrates end of production for both models with the Elise SC, Exige Matte Black and Exige S260 Final Editions. They will build and import into the US and Canada just 15 Elise SC, 25 Exige Matte Black and 30 Exige S260 Final Edition models.
While the Elise and Exige will continue to be available in other markets around the world, the lack of continued availability of the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Toyota 2ZZ engine that powers all North American Elise and Exige models necessitates the stopping of production by the end of August, 2011 for North America.
2011 Elise SC Final Edition
The Elise SC Final Edition will be available in Ardent Red, Aspen White, Carbon Grey and Chrome Orange at a base price of just $ 57,500 ($ 66,500 CAD) including a rear diffuser with black anodized finish, black leather perforated steering wheel, polished aluminium gear knob and handbrake sleeve, driver and passenger front airbags, air conditioning, audio system with radio, single CD and MP3 player with four speakers, remote activated central locking and alarm system with engine imobiliser, engine start push button, extruded aluminium storage tray and machined billet aluminium cup holder, yokohama A048 high-performance tires, black 14-spoke forged alloy wheels, black ProBaxTM sport seats with Alcantara trim, and a sport suspension, springs and dampers.
The following upgrade options are included in the base price; padded leather door panels, perforated leather door inserts, leather trimmed center console, black perforated leather handbrake lever gaiter, black carpet floor mats with embroidered Elise logo, noise insulation material, iPod stereo connectivity, matte black painted hardtop, limited slip differential (LSD) and Lotus Traction Control System (TCS).
2011 Exige Matte Black Final Edition
The Exige Matte Black Final Edition will be shown for the first time in North America within the Lotus exhibit on Peter Hay Hill in Pebble Beach Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21 and will have a base price of just $ 69,900 ($ 80,800 CAD).
The package features a 257bhp supercharged and intercooled 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine, exclusive Matte Black paint finish, three-element rear diffuser with black anodized finish, body-colored rear wing, front splitter, side scoops and roof scoop, double shear track control arm brace, black leather perforated steering wheel, polished aluminium gear knob and handbrake sleeve, driver and passenger front airbags, air conditioning, audio system with radio, single CD and MP3 player with four speakers, remote activated central locking and alarm system with engine imobiliser, engine start push button, Yokohama A048 high-performance tires, black five-spoke ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels and a limited slip differential (LSD).
The following upgrade options are included in the base price; Lotus Traction Control System (TCS), BS4 T45 steel roll-over hoop and struts, adjustable front anti-roll bar, ProBaxTM sport seats with black Alcantara trim, Alcantara door panels, Alcantara door inserts, Alcantara trimmed center console, black Alcantara handbrake lever gaiter, black carpet floor mats with embroidered Exige logo, noise insulation material, iPod stereo connectivity, extruded aluminium storage tray and machined billet aluminium cup holder, and a track suspension with adjustable dampers and adjustable ride height.
2011 Exige S260 Final Edition
The Exige S260 Final Edition will have a base price of just $ 67,500 ($ 78,100 CAD). The main differences with the Exige Matte Black Final Edition are the Black Y-type five-spoke forged alloy wheels and the full Lotus exterior color range available. You can get Standard and Metallic paints at no extra cost, Lifestyle & Limited paints at an extra cost. All other options are similar.
