Elise S2 111R SC

The Lotus Elise S2 111R SC features supercharged 1.8-liter Toyota 2ZZ-GE inline-4 engine with Magnusson M45 Roots-type supercharger producing 217 horsepower (162 kW) at 7800 RPM with 184 pound-feet (250 Newton-meters) torque through six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 4.4-second 0-60 mph acceleration and 10.7-second 0-100 mph time with 150-mph (241-kilometer-per-hour) top speed weighing merely 945 kilograms featuring extruded and bonded aluminum chassis with composite body panels and comprehensive aerodynamic elements plus advanced suspension geometry with double wishbones front and rear providing exceptional power-to-weight ratio and track-focused performance capabilities.

Elise SC launched 2008 represents supercharged evolution of 111R naturally-aspirated variant combining Lotus lightweight engineering philosophy with forced induction performance competing against Porsche Cayman and Alfa Romeo 4C establishing most powerful production Elise at introduction offering genuine supercar performance accessibility through extreme weight efficiency and sophisticated chassis dynamics while maintaining Lotus pure driving experience with communicative steering and exceptional handling balance continuing limited production establishing collector interest for ultimate normally-registered Elise variant before Evora shifted focus to increased practicality and refinement.