Lotus Elise Series 3 Cup R 1.8 (220 Hp)
Lotus Elise:
The Lotus Elise GT1 is a race car developed for grand tourer-style sports car racing starting in 1997.
Lotus Cars had previously been using the Lotus Esprit GT1—a racing version of their Lotus Esprit road car—in the BPR Global GT Series since its foundation in 1994, competing in the premier GT1 class against the likes of the McLaren F1 GTR, Venturi 600LM, Ferrari F40 GTE and others. However, in 1997, the series came to be known as the FIA GT Championship and manufacturer involvement was increased with the new international exposure. Porsche was the first to start a new breed of racing cars in 1996, with their purpose-built homologation special known as the 911 GT1. This was quickly followed by the announcement that Mercedes-Benz planned to do the same with their CLK GTR for 1997....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Series 3 Overview:
Lotus Elise (Series 3). With 250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 900 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
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