Cup 250

S3 · 2011–2017RWD

The Cup 250 (from 2015) was the track-focused Series 3 flagship, using a supercharged 1.8-litre Toyota four making around 243 bhp. Added aerodynamics generated roughly 66 kg of downforce, and low weight near 931 kg sharpened its Cup role.

240 hpPower

3.9 s0-100 km/h

248 km/hTop Speed

2011-2017Year

Gallery

Cup 250, every angle

Exterior

Lotus press / studio

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Displacement1.8 L

Cylinders4

FuelPetrol

TransmissionManual

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power240 hp

Torque250 Nm

0-100 km/h3.9 s

Top speed248 km/h

Weight931 kg

Dimensions & body

Height1117 mm

Wheelbase2300 mm

STORY

The Lotus Elise, launched in 1996, was a compact mid-engined roadster built around a bonded and extruded aluminium chassis, reviving Lotus's lightweight ethos and reviving the company's fortunes. The Series 1 used a Rover K-series engine, while the Series 2 from 2001 later adopted Toyota power, and the Series 3 continued the formula with styling and equipment updates. Production ran through several evolutions until 2021.

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