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2006 Lotus Elise


Here are a few pictures of the Elise. Note the picture of the rear shows the new LED taillights. Lotus has started to reach out to a wider circle of potential buyers now that the hard core fans in the USA have grabbed up the initial batches of cars. To date the car has sold extremely well in the USA, the question now becomes can they sustain it? The hardcore Exige will bring in some traffic, but most will probably be drawn to the Elise with new for 2006 electronic drive by wire throttle, stronger shifter, upgrades to the fabric roof, LED taillights, and more comfortable seats.

On the Elise a limited slip differential, traction control, hard top, sport pack (Lightweight Forged Aluminum Wheels with Yokohama A048 Advan LTS Tires and Lotus Sport Tuned Suspension), track pack (Adjustable Bilstein Dampers with Remote Front Reservoirs and Threaded Spring Perches. Compression and Rebound are Adjusted Together with a Single Knob. 5 way Adjustable Front Sway Bar for Tuning Roll Stiffness. Rear Track Link to Stiffen Rear Suspension Pick Up Points for Improved Control of Suspension Alignment Under Hard Cornering), premium pack (Alpine AM/FM/XM Single CD with 3 Months XM Service. Leather shift Knob, Leather Handbrake Gaiter, Stowage Tray Divider, Cup Holder), and touring pack (Insulated Soft Top, Full Leather Seat and Door Trim, Electric Windows, Uprated Stereo System, Stowage Net, Additional Sound Insulation, and Full Carpets Set) are also optional.

If you are at all interested, you might want to register on Lotus' website. I have no idea if they'll use that database for any special events or offers but it can't hurt!