2010 Model Year Elise and Exige Now Cleaner than Ever For 2010 Model Year, the Elise and Exige have substantially reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption The latest Elise and Exige models are the product of continuous improvement to give up to a 9% reduction in CO2 emissions and similar increases in fuel economy. On the combined cycle, the Elise S shows the greatest improvement in fuel efficiency offering an increase of 3.2 mpg (a decrease of 0.7 l/100km), from 34.0 mpg (8.3 l/100 km) to 37.2 mpg (7.6 l/100km). These figures are achieved by focussing on light weight technology and small, efficient engines to achieve sensational performance and class leading fuel economy. Model Combined CO2 0-60 mph 0-100 km/h (mpg) (l/100km) (g/km) (seconds) (seconds) Elise S 37.2 mpg 179 Co2 5.7 0-60 mph Elise R 34.4 mpg 196 CO2 5.1 0-60 mph Elise SC 33.2 mpg 199 CO2 4.3 0-60 mph Exige S 33.2 mpg 199 CO2 4.5 0-60 mph Elise S 26.6 Urban mpg 48.7 Extra Urban mpg Elise R 24.4 Urban mpg 45.6 Extra Urban mpg Elise SC 23.9 Urban mpg 44.1 Extra Urban mpg Exige S 23.7 Urban mpg 43.5 Extra Urban mpg The exceptional balance and precise handling of Lotus cars have always been the most engaging aspect of the driving experience and these class leading attributes are now complemented by greener performance. Mike Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc, stated, “The Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight is even more relevant in today’s emission focused ecological world. This design philosophy has enabled Lotus to offer fantastic levels of performance, with Lotus cars being some of the greenest performance cars on the market”. Mike Kimberley continues, “We are at the cutting edge of green transport technology and we will continue to push the boundaries with our green research and environmental strategy. We are keen to ensure that Lotus as a company and its products offer an ethical, green option that appeals to our customers". Lotus’ cars fair well against other manufacturers of performance cars in terms of CO2 emissions against performance. The table below compares vehicles with similar performance and highlights their emissions of CO2. This table illustrates the efficient performance of the Elise SC. Lotus Elise SC 33.2 mpg 199 CO2 4.6 0-62 mph Porsche Boxster S 29.7 mpg 223 CO2 5.3 0-62mph Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG 23.5 mpg 288 CO2 4.9 0-62 mph Ferrari F430 Spider 18.6 mpg 345 CO2 4.1 0-62 mph Figures displayed above are from manufacturers’ websites as at 8/4/09 The exciting new 2010 model year Elise and Exige are on sale now at Lotus dealers. Elise S: 179 g/km CO2 7.6 l/100 km (37.2 mpg) Combined Cycle 10.6 l/100 km (26.6 mpg) Urban Cycle 5.8 l/100 km (48.7 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle Elise R: 196 g/km CO2 8.2 l/100 km (34.4 mpg) Combined Cycle 11.6 l/100 km (24.4 mpg) Urban Cycle 6.2 l/100 km (45.6 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle Elise SC: 199 g/km CO2 8.5 l/100 km (33.2 mpg) Combined Cycle 11.8 l/100 km (23.9 mpg) Urban Cycle 6.4 l/100 km (44.1 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle Exige S: 199 g/km CO2 8.5 l/100 km (33.2 mpg) Combined Cycle 11.9 l/100 km (23.7 mpg) Urban Cycle 6.5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle Lotus London, England, United Kingdom Status: not an ad Tags: 2010 Lotus Elise and Exige now Cleaner than Ever, car, roadster, sports car, coupe, targa, ARTICLE, EDITORS PICK, fuel efficient