Elise Cup 250

154

mph

3.9

secs 0-60 mph

245

bhp

931

kg

Purity of purpose

The Cup badge is not for show. It’s the mark of a car that was built to lap hard all day without complaint and could be raced competitively by adding little more than a roll cage. Bred for the track but brilliant on the road, the Elise Cup 250 uses highly advanced aerodynamics to generate 148kg of downforce at its maximum speed of 154mph. That amounts to a 14% increase in the car’s weight at high speed, literally out of thin air.

Peak Performance

Chargecooled for a consistent 245bhp, the all-alloy, 1.8-litre supercharged four-cylinder rockets the Elise Cup 250 from 0-60mph in 3.9 secs and to a top speed of 154mph. Hethel’s acoustic engineers have improved the exhaust note, adding a thrilling soundtrack for even greater driver engagement. It sounds better still through the optional, 7kg lighter, titanium exhaust system. The slick six-speed manual gearbox now uses the beautifully detailed open-gate design. Optimised for the Elise, it provides faster, more positive, more tactile gear changes. The Cup 250 features fully independent double wishbone suspension and an adjustable front anti-roll bar coupled with Bilstein high-performance dampers and Eibach coaxial coil springs front and rear. Compared to the Elise Sport 220, damper rates are higher (compression: 12% front/9% rear and rebound: 20% front/30% rear). AP Racing twin-piston ventilated brake discs provide exceptional, fade-free stopping power. Optional two-piece brake discs save a further 4kg. Making the most of the downforce and firmer damping, Yokohama Advan A052 tyres (195/50 ZR16 front and 225/45 ZR17 rear) provide phenomenal grip under a broad range of temperatures on road and track. A standard T45 steel roll over bar adds yet more strength and torsional rigidity to the pioneering chassis.

Engineered light

The current Elise Cup 250 weighs-in 14kg lighter than its predecessor. The adoption of carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium has helped reduce mass from crucial areas benefitting acceleration, braking, cornering and weight distribution. The Cup 250 features, as standard, a Lithium-Ion battery, carbon race seats, ultra-lightweight motorsport forged alloy wheels and a polycarbonate rear screen. Further weight savings can be made by ordering the beautifully finished, optional Carbon Fibre Aero Pack. This includes a front splitter, rear wing and bargeboards (-3.7kg), hard-top (-3kg), front access panel (-1.1kg), roll-over hoop cover (-0.7kg) and engine cover (-3.3kg). Either way, Cup 250’s radical aerodynamics modify airflow over, under and around the car to generate 148kg of downforce at 149mph. What you’ll notice is exceptional high-speed stability and even keener turn-in.

Driver focused

The Elise Cup 250’s cabin invites drivers to settle into the carbon race seats and feel the embrace of black Alcantara® with contrast red or yellow stitching. The trim design is carried through to the door panels and face-level vents, complementing the exposed aluminium elements. Interior options include an Alcantara® trimmed steering wheel, leather or tartan trim packs. Additional weight saving carbon fibre options include face-level vents (-0.3kg), HVAC surrounds (-0.1kg), and sill covers (-0.8kg). Beautifully finished with gloss lacquer over the carbon fibre weave, the sill covers aid ingress and egress thanks to a 10mm lower profile. The new instrument panel graphics are easier to read at high speed on track and a new in-car entertainment system with iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth® functionality and uprated speakers is available for the drive home.

Colour Options

Solid
  • Solid Red
  • Solid Yellow
Metallic
  • Metallic Black
  • Metallic Dark Grey
  • Metallic Grey
  • Arctic Silver
  • Metallic White
  • Metallic Orange
  • Motorsport Green
  • Azure Blue
  • Elise Blue
  • Sky Blue

Model shown: Elise Cup 250 with black wheels.

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Lotus Elise Cup 250

Representative Example

Cash Price£49,555.00
Deposit£16,049.00
Total Amount of Credit£33,506.00
Agreement Duration49 MONTHS
48 Monthly Payments of£399.00
Purchase Fee (included in final payment)£10
Optional Final Payment£19,585.00
Total Amount Payable£54,786.00
Representative APR4.9% APR
Interest Rate (Fixed)4.79%
*Included in optional final payment.
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Vehicle shown is an Elise Cup 250. On the road price £49,555.00. Finance figures correct at time of production but may be subject to change.

Official WLTP fuel consumption for the Lotus Elise Cup 250 Manual in mpg (l/100km): Low 24.1 (11.7), Medium 37.7 (7.5), High 40.9 (6.9), Extra High 37.7 (7.5), Combined 36.2 (7.8), CO2 emission 177g/km. The fuel consumption figures are for comparative purposes only, figures achieved in real life will depend upon a number of factors including variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.

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Specifications

Engine

TypeSupercharged I4, DOHC, 16 valve, dual VVT-i, water-cooled
Displacement1798cc
Max. power245 hp at 7200 rpm (248 PS) (181 kW)
Max. torque184 lbft at 3500 - 5500 rpm (250 Nm)
Power-to-weight263 hp/ton (266 PS/1000kg)

Transmission

GearboxSports ratio 6-speed manual transmission
DifferentialElectronic Lock

Performance

Top Speed154 mph (248 km/h)
Acceleration 0-60mph3.9 seconds
Power to weight ratio263 hp/ton (266 PS/1000kg)

Body & Chassis

ChassisLightweight aluminium extruded and bonded
SuspensionEibach springs, front and rear
Bilstein high performance gas dampers, front and rear

Steering & Brakes

Steering SystemUnassisted rack and pinion steering with 2.86 turns lock-to-lock
Brake SystemAP Racing twin-piston front calipers, Brembo single-piston rear calipers
Brake CallipersRed painted

Wheels

WheelsBlack or silver forged alloy wheels [16" front and 17" rear]
Tyres - frontYokohama Advan Sport AO52 195/50 R16
Tyres - rearYokohama Advan Sport AO52 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length3,824mm
Width1,719mm
Height1,117mm
Fuel Tank Capacity48 litres

Consumption & Emissions

Fuel Consumptionmpg [l/100 km]
Low24.1 (11.7)
Medium37.7 (7.5)
High40.9 (6.9)
Extra high37.7 (7.5)
Combined36.2 (7.8)
CO2 Emissions (combined)*177 g/km

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