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Cup 250
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Cup 250

S3 · 2017–2021RWD

The Cup 250 continued into 2017-2021 as the hardcore Series 3 model, its supercharged 1.8-litre Toyota four producing about 243 bhp. Fixed rear wing, front splitter and low mass kept it the most track-oriented Elise.

240 hpPower
3.9 s0-100 km/h
248 km/hTop Speed
2017-2021Year
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Cup 250, every angle

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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
Length3824 mm
Width1719 mm
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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