Lotus Elise is greater automotive thrills around a racetrack. But it is almost not fair to compare the intense and delightful responses of the Elise or the related Exige with other street cars because, with curb weights that hover around 2000 pounds, there aren’t really any other street cars like them.

2010 Lotus Elise includes Bi-Xenon headlamps, three wheel choices, power-folding exterior mirrors, a Tech Pack with a high-zoot Alpine Mobile Media System, Bluetooth, cruise control, rear parking sensors, an even higher-end Alpine/Lotus IMPRINT audio system, reverse camera, and full leather trim.

The Evora is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 from Toyota’s parts bin, tuned slightly to produce a more impressive 276 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. Placed behind the passenger compartment, the motor delivers its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

The car weighs in just under 3,000 pounds, resulting in a sub-five-second zero to 60 mph sprint and a 160 mph top speed. Reigning in the car are vented and cross-drilled disc brakes all around, sized at 13.8 inches up front and 13.1 inches out back and squeezed by AP Racing calipers.

Specifications

Exterior

Body

• Rear spoiler

Tires and Wheels

• Painted alloy wheels
• 19 x 9.5 in. wheels
• Null spare wheel
• 255/35R19 96Z tires
• Performance tires

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger

Measurements

• Width: 72.8 in.
• Height: 48.1 in.
• Length: 170.9 in.
• Ground clearance: 4.7 in.
• Front track: 61.7 in.
• Rear track: 62.0 in.
• Wheel base: 101.4 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 5.7 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 5.7 cu.ft.

• Gross weight: 0.33 in.
• Curb weight: 2976 lbs.

Exterior Options

• Silver Forged Alloy Wheels
• Anthracite Forged Alloy Wheels
• Metallic Paint
• Lifestyle Paint
• Limited Paint
• StarShield
• Reversing Camera
• Power Folding Mirrors
• Stealth Grey Cast Alloy Wheels

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 3.5 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: V6
• Valves: 24
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 258 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm
• Horsepower: 276 hp @ 6400 rpm
• Turning circle: 33.3 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: rear wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Rear locking differential

Suspension

• Double wishbone front suspension
• Double wishbone rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
• Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): N/A

Mechanical Options

• Sports Ratio 6-Speed Gearbox

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• High pressure washers headlamps
• Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag deactivation switch
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front integrated headrests
• Rear integrated headrests
• Self-leveling headlights
• Tire pressure monitoring

Interior

Front Seats

• Leather
• Sport front seats

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors

Convenience

• Front console with storage
• Front cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Power steering
• 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Comfort

• Air conditioning
• Trunk light
• Alloy trim on center console
• Alloy trim on dash
• Leather trim on doors
• Leather trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Alpine premium brand stereo system
• Alpine premium brand speakers
• 6 total speakers
• 90 watts stereo output
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• Auxiliary audio input and iPod/iPhone integration

Telematics

• Pre-wired for phone

Interior Options

• Premium (IMPRINT) Audio

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2010 Lotus Evora Price start with MSRP $73,500.