2008 Lotus Elise S 40th Anniversary

Price		--	Production		--
Engine		1.8 liter inline-4	Weight		--
Aspiration		natural	Torque		127 lb-ft
HP		134 hp @ 6200 rpm	HP/Weight		--
HP/Liter		74.4 hp per liter	1/4 mile		--
0-62 mph		--	Top Speed		--

(from Lotus Press Release)  Lotus Cars is very pleased to release its limited edition for Mainland Europe the Lotus Elise S 40th Anniversary Limited Edition.

This unique limited edition is based on the entry-level model of the Elise Range the Elise S
and commemorates the 40th anniversary of production at the Lotus factory in Hethel in 2007.

The specification of the car is as follows:

Elise S Model Year 2008, featuring twin airbags

Burnt Orange Premium Paint

Hardtop

Painted rear diffuser and wheels

Leather trim in orange stitching

Painted centre consol & exterior panels in body colour

Coloured brake calipers

Build plate

Country specific unique Decals

40th commemorative letter signed by Mike Kimberley, CEO of Lotus Cars Ltd.

The car is available from official Lotus dealers in Mainland Europe from today and the
production numbers will be strictly limited to the following countries as below:

Germany 15

Switzerland 10

France 5

Belgium 5

Italy 6

Other countries in mainland Europe 9, (signified with the Union flag)

To celebrate both the 40th anniversary of production at the Lotus factory in Hethel, England
and also the fourth consecutive year of sales growth in Europe for Lotus (up 9% year to date
verses the same period last year) the car will be extremely competitively priced giving the
customer an extra 10% extra value in terms of equipment and options. The only additional cost
options are Air Conditioning and Lotus Traction Control.

The retail prices per country are listed below. Please take into account that all prices include
local tax and delivery:

Germany 39,995

Switzerland CHF 58,600

France 40,200

Italy 40,800

Belgium 40,600

Holland 53,600