Lotus Elise GT1

Lotus Elise GT1
The lone Elise GT1 road car on display
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Also calledType 115
Bitter GT1
Production1 road car
7 race cars
Model years1997
AssemblyHethel, Norfolk, England
DesignerJulian Thomson
Body and chassis
ClassGT1
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedLotus Esprit GT1
Lotus Esprit S4
Lotus Elise S1
Lotus Exige S1
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed Renault manual (road car), 6-speed sequential
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,675 mm (105 in)
Length4,510 mm (178 in)
Width2,070 mm (81 in)
Height1,100 mm (43 in)
Kerb weight1,050 kg (2,315 lb) (road car)
950 kg (2,094 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorLotus Esprit GT1

The Lotus Elise GT1 (also known as the Lotus GT1 and known internally as Type-115) is a race car developed for grand tourer-style sports car racing starting in 1997.[1]

  1. ^ "History of the Elise GT1". CarThrottle. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.