News
Lotus news, club reports and buying guides, in date order.
First Impressions of the Exige S V6
After a week of preview events showing off the new Exige S we thought it was only right that we weighed in with our thoughts on Lotus’s latest model. You can read our First Impressions here, check out the full image gallery and let us know what you think in our forums. With the new […]
EliseParts Christmas Sale
The EliseParts Christmas Sale is now on until December 22nd with at least 5% off almost everything in the store – making it the perfect time to pick up a gift for that Lotus owning friend/partner/yourself! Amongst the deals you can find 15% off uprated uniball toe link kits, 10% off a baffled sump for […]
Gallery – Exige S Preview Days Underway
Dealer preview days of the new Exige S are now under way, with the Frankfurt show car being taken on a tour of some of the UK dealerships after the Ride and Handling development car originally scheduled for use was unfortunately damaged during testing at the companies Hethel test track. You can find the times […]
Exige S Mini-Site Updated, Gives Credibility To 0-100mph Claims
Lotus have updated the Exige S Mini-site with more owners cars and a new development video showing the car undergoing on the test track at Hethel. Interestingly the video shows a standing start with the car being run to the redline in the first three gears, so we decided to try and work out the […]
Full Details on the Hangar 111 Rover Supercharger Kit
Following on from news a couple weeks ago of the new K-series supercharger kit in development, Hangar 111 have announced full details of the Rover Supercharger Kits they have been developing. The power output of the kit can range from 190bhp up to 260bhp depending on engine build and specification, with prices starting at £5,665 […]
Two Seasons in the Elise Trophy
Two years ago club member Phil. S made the jump from track day hero to bona fide racing driver as he joined the LoTRDC Elise Trophy series and had a crack at one of the most exciting and competitive single make series in the UK. Since then Phil has worked his way up from running […]
Exige S V6 Product News analysis
Yesterday we post up on the Product News document posted over on Asphalte.ch. Since then we’ve taken a good look through the document and have put together a short analysis of the more interesting information, including a look at the different interior options, the origin of various components, and how some of the electrical systems […]
More Exige S V6 Information
We can’t wait for the new Exige S, so we’re very please that more information on the new V6 engined car has come to light, with further photos and the dealer Product News update document appearing on foreign sites. First up, Autojunk.nl have pictures of one of the pre-production validation vehicles making a fuel stop. […]
Hangar 111 shows off updated Supercharged K-series
Hangar 111 have updated their development blog with news on their K-series supercharger kit. No details on the pricing as of yet, expect this early next year according to the post, but 260bhp from a VVC engine with the 7000rpm rev limit in place means this looks like an interesting alternative for those considering Honda, […]
SELOC November Newsletter
The November Issue of the SELOC Newsletter is out now – featuring our favourite new items from the past month. Inside you’ll find information on next years Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK calendar, the new Exige S and Lotus’s Chinese showroom, along with a great account of last months Essex Double Header Track Day […]
Exige S Gallery Updated
The Exige S (2012) Gallery has been updated with all the latest photos of Lotus’s hotly anticipated V6 sports car, along with the Nurburgring development video. Don’t forget to check out the Lotus Exige S mini-site to find out more about the car. Discussion: SELOC Chat – Dedicated website for the all new Exige S, […]
Event Focus – Lotus-on-Track Goodwood Track Day, Saturday December 10th
Lotus on Track are hosting their final UK track day of the year on Saturday the 10th of December on the classic Goodwood Circuit in Sussex, and there are just 4 places still remaining. Goodwood is near unique amongst circuits in that it’s layout remains untouched since the golden age of motorsport in the 1950’s […]