Lotus Elise Facelift UK Pricing Released

The new Lotus Elise photo

British sports car manufacturer Lotus Cars today announced the Lotus Elise facelift price for its home market. When the new model goes on sale next month, it will wear a price tag starting at 26,550 GBP and going up to 34,500 GBP for the top of the range SC model.

Officially unveiled one month ago, the Elise adopts the family design introduced by its sibling, the Evora. At the front, it has received a new front bumper, which incorporates larger air intakes. This is complemented by a new headlight design, featuring LED daytime running lights (a premiere for the Elise).

The Lotus Elise facelift is powered by either a 1.6-liter engine or a 1.8-liter engine that’s also available with a supercharger. The most powerful (and expensive) version of the sportscar is the supercharged SC version that develops 217 horsepower.

The entry-level Lotus Elise facelift develops 134 horsepower and 118 lbs-ft of torque and can sprint from naught to sixty in 6.7 seconds. The car has a top speed rated at 124 mph (200 km/h).

The 134 hp 1.6-liter engine, a displacement never featured before on the Elise, emits 155 grams of CO2/km, some 13 percent reduction compared to the previous model. The 1.8-liter now produces 196 grams of CO2/km.

All the Elise models receive a six-speed close-ratio gearbox. The facelifted version of the Elise rides on new alloy rims. The Lotus Elise facelift comes with an aluminum and lightweight steel chassis and a fully independent suspension.