The car is available from official Lotus dealers in mainland Europe from today and the production numbers will be strictly limited.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 percent year to date verses the same period last year) the car will be extremely competitively priced giving customers 10 percent extra value in terms of equipment and options. The only additional cost options are Air Conditioning and Lotus Traction Control.Lotus is very pleased to release its limited edition Elise 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 40th Anniversary Limited Edition specifications are 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 center console and exterior panels in body colour
• Coloured brake callipers
• Build plate
• Country specific unique Decals
• 40th Anniversary commemorative letter signed by Mike Kimberley, CEO of Lotus Cars Ltd.
