Elise, Exige Final Editions

Lotus is withdrawing the Elise and Exige from the United States and Canada. The reason being given is a lack of availability of the Toyota 2ZZ 1.8 litre engine that powers the North American-spec cars, although it had been rumoured a few months ago that an absence of active airbags would’ve been enough to stop sales anyway.



To mark the occasion, Lotus has launched three Final Edition models which will be available in very limited quantities.



Elise SC Final Edition



Only fifteen examples of the Elise SC Final Edition will be produced. It’ll be available in Carbon Grey, Ardent Red, Chrome Orange or Aspen White paintwork with a unique matte black finish for the rear transom panel, hardtop, door mirror housings and roll hoop covers.

Specification includes creature comforts such as air conditioning, audio system, a cup holder and remote central locking. Also featured as standard is the Touring Pack, which comprises extra leather trim, a limited slip differential, traction control, carpet mats, iPod connectivity and noise insulation material.



The Elise SC Final Edition is priced at $57,500 in the United States and $66,500 in Canada.



Exige S260 Final Edition



For this exclusive Exige, Lotus seems to have ticked almost every box on the options list.



As well as the Touring Pack, it also comes with the Sports Pack which consists of traction control, ProBax sports seats, an adjustable front anti-roll bar and a steel roll-over hoop and struts. The Track Pack is included too, which means adjustable dampers and an adjustable ride height.

Buyers of the thirty Exige S260 Final Editions that are going to be made can choose from any Lotus flat or metallic paint shade, although Lifestyle and Limited colours will cost extra.



Prices have been confirmed at $67,500 for the United States and $78,100 for Canada.



Exige Matte Black Final Edition



As expected given its name, the second special Exige is painted matte black, with black Alcantara sports seats and black five-spoke alloy wheels continuing the dark theme.

Costing $69,900 in the United States and $80,800 in Canada, it too gets the Track, Sport and Touring Packs as standard. Twenty-five units of the Exige Matte Black Final Edition will be built.



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