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the lotus elise comes to the states

Old 01-25-2002, 08:14 AM
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Lotus didn't make the Elise with the ITR motor - Sun International makes that car.

There are large concerns about the legality of that car as well.

The ITR motor is also heavier than the 1.8 Rover motor as well. It is said to upset the handling of the car.
Old 01-25-2002, 08:17 AM
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Hmm... Interesting.. I didn't know that.

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Old 01-26-2002, 08:59 AM
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Originally posted by krazik
Yes, Lotus made an Elise w/ a the B18C5 (type-r motor) which was moded to rev to 9krpms and put out 200 fwhp.

I bet that would be a blast!
Check out this thread:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=44051
Old 01-27-2002, 10:32 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by lvs2k
[B]Wow! 120 HP for only $38K.
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