{"id":1889,"date":"2011-04-16T08:33:38","date_gmt":"2011-04-16T16:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2011-04-16T08:33:38","modified_gmt":"2011-04-16T16:33:38","slug":"lotus-to-cease-production-of-2zz-ge-engined-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/2011\/04\/16\/lotus-to-cease-production-of-2zz-ge-engined-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus to cease production of 2ZZ-GE engined Elise\/Exige"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lotus Cars has notified US dealers that the current generation of 2ZZ-GE<\/a> engined Exige and Elise will cease production this July on Model Year 11. Toyota has already stopped production<\/a> of the 2ZZ-GE engine and Lotus has been buliding cars using stockpiled engines ever since.<\/p>\n

There are to be 3 final Elise and Exige versions – “Final Editions” to be built between now and July 2011, for arrival in the US and Canada between June – August 2011. These are to be produced in strictly limited numbers as the supply of engines for production is approaching exhaustion. Interested customers need to reserve their cars NOW. The specifications of the 3 final edition cars are listed below:<\/p>\n

Exige S260 Final Edition<\/h3>\n

Production Run: 30<\/strong>
\nAn excellent value proposition, available in choice of color, these are based on the current Exige 240 spec with power enhanced to 260bhp. Tour pack, track pack and LSD are standard equipment.<\/p>\n

Basics<\/strong>
\n\u2022 257 horsepower supercharged and intercooled 1.8 Liter, mid-mounted 4-cylinder engine
\n\u2022 Multi-point fuel injection system with electronic ignition and throttle control
\n\u2022 Synchromesh 6-speed transaxle with lockout reverse gear
\n\u2022 Variable slip traction control
\n\u2022 Launch Control<\/p>\n

Standard Fitment<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Touring Package with sport seats trimmed in your choice of black, red, magnolia or biscuit
\nleather.
\n\u2022 Track Package with double adjustable Ohlins dampers.
\n\u2022 Torsen (Torque-sensing) Limited Slip Differential.
\n\u2022 Black Y type 5 spoke forged wheels with A048 tires.
\n\u2022 Metallic paint range at no additional charge.<\/p>\n

Options<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Choice of full range of current colors
\n\u2022 StarShield<\/p>\n

Production Details<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Limited to 30 units for North America
\n\u2022 May\/June production<\/p>\n

MSRP<\/strong>
\n\u2022 $67,500 plus destination <\/p>\n

Exige S260 Final Edition \u2013 Matte Black<\/h3>\n

Production run: 25<\/strong>
\nBased on the stunning Matt Black Exige Scura sold in Europe with great success, some changes for the US market to ensure that this car is even better value.<\/p>\n

Basics<\/strong>
\n\u2022 257 horsepower supercharged and intercooled 1.8 Liter, mid-mounted 4-cylinder engine
\n\u2022 Multi-point fuel injection system with electronic ignition and throttle control
\n\u2022 Synchromesh 6-speed transaxle with lockout reverse gear
\n\u2022 Variable slip traction control
\n\u2022 Launch Control<\/p>\n

Standard Fitment<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Touring Package with sport seats trimmed in black Alcantara
\n\u2022 Track Package with double adjustable Ohlins dampers
\n\u2022 Torsen (Torque-sensing) Limited Slip Differential
\n\u2022 Black 5-spoke ultra lightweight forged wheels with A048 tires
\n\u2022 Special Matte Black paint
\n\u2022 Special numbered plaque<\/p>\n

Options<\/strong>
\n\u2022 No options available<\/p>\n

Production Details<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Limited to 25 units for North America
\n\u2022 May\/June production<\/p>\n

MSRP<\/strong>
\n\u2022 $69,900 plus destination <\/p>\n

Elise SC Final Edition<\/h3>\n

Production run: 15<\/strong>
\nWith a color scheme based upon the “Club Racer” Elise sold in Europe. Available in four colors with a high standard specification makes this Final Edition Elise an excellent value proposition. Extremely limited production run of 15 cars to close out the model in North America.<\/p>\n

Basics<\/strong>
\n\u2022 220 horsepower supercharged 1.8 Liter, mid-mounted 4-cylinder engine
\n\u2022 Multi-point fuel injection system with electronic ignition and throttle control
\n\u2022 Synchromesh 6-speed transaxle with lockout reverse gear<\/p>\n

Standard Fitment<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Touring Package with sport seats trimmed in black Alcantara
\n\u2022 Bilstein sport pack dampers with Eibach springs
\n\u2022 Torsen (Torque-sensing) Limited Slip Differential
\n\u2022 Black 5 Y- spoke forged wheels with A048 tires
\n\u2022 Black rear diffuser
\n\u2022 Matte Black painted hard top, roll bar cover, transom panel and door mirrors
\n\u2022 Special numbered plaque<\/p>\n

Options<\/strong>
\n\u2022 4 no charge color options: Ardent Red, Aspen White, Chrome Orange and Carbon Grey
\n\u2022 StarShield<\/p>\n

Production Details<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Limited to 15 units for North America
\n\u2022 May\/June production<\/p>\n

MSRP<\/strong>
\n\u2022 $57,500 plus destination
\n\u2022 $995 StarShield <\/p>\n

Information via Lotus of Atlanta<\/a> and Lotus of Newport Beach<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lotus Cars has notified US dealers that the current generation of 2ZZ-GE engined Exige and Elise will cease production this July on Model Year 11. Toyota has already stopped production of the 2ZZ-GE engine and Lotus has been buliding cars using stockpiled engines ever since. There are to be 3 final Elise and Exige versions … <\/p>\n

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