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  Lotus Elise GT1
1997
Lotus Elise GT1
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Lotus Elise GT1

Lotus Elise GT1 review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com

Specs
Metric   Imperial
 
General
Class Track Focused
Body 2 Door 2 Seat
Coupe
Layout Mid Engine
Rear Drive
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Number Built
Engine
Type ICE
Details Twin Turbo V8
Capacity
214 in3 
Max Power
542 bhp @6500rpm 
Max Torque
 
Power to Weight
524 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
 
Specific Output 155 bhp/litre 
Compression  
Bore x Stroke
 
Fuel Cons
 
Emissions  
Performance
Top Speed
199 mph 
0 - 30 mph
 
0 - 60 mph
3.8 sec 
0 - 100 mph
 
0 - 124 mph
 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
 
Standing qtr Mile
 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
 
Ring Lap Time  
Lateral Accn  
Drag Cd  
Dimensions
Length
178.0 in 
Width
81.0 in 
Height
43.0 in 
Weight
2315 lbs 
Wheels (F/R)
 
Tyres (F/R)
 
Fuel Capacity
 
Pricing
New Price £n/a
Used Price £n/a - £n/a

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Profile

The 1997 Elise GT1 was born of Lotus' ill advised venture into the FIA GT1 Championship, where regulations dictated that a road going model of the race car must be built.

The road-going GT1 took the 3.5 litre twin-turbo V8 from the Esprit, boosted to a whopping 542bhp. This provided an impressive 0-60mph sprint of just 3.8sec, with a near 200mph max, but also with a large dose of unreliability.

The GT1's lengthened and widened bodywork was constructed of carbon fibre and kevlar, with an integrated aluminium roll cage. There's no mistaking the GT1 for a standard Elise, thanks to ground hugging skirts, an enormous rear wing and a rather cool looking roof scoop.

The single GT1 produced was retained by Lotus, never having been offered for public sale.


Ratings
 
Performance8/10
Handling10/10
Looks9/10
Features4/10
Quality5/10
Costs5/10
Desire6/10
Eco2/10
Practicality2/10
Sound9/10
Overall Rating
60%
Ranks 912 of 1155
Money No Object
61%
Ranks 902 of 1155
Bargain Rating
38%
Ranks 673 of 1155

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Elise S1

(118 bhp)


Elise GT1

(542 bhp)

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