Description
KEY ENHANCEMENTS/UPGRADES:
- Adjustable Nitron street series suspension
- Hanger 111 ECU reflash for 5700rmp cam switch instead of 6200rmp
- Incredibly rare Lotus Sport lightweight forged alloy wheels (fitted as standard on limited edition Exige 240R)
- 2Bular GT3 sports exhaust
- Rear panel delete kit for more aggressive motorsport look
- Momo suede steering wheel (horn placement on original wheel is terrible- right where your thumbs rest!)
- Professionally fitted touch screen stereo with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- HVAC panel repaired so illuminates properly (most are dead by now)
KEY FEATURES:
These 2006 onwards models, the R, got improvements that a lot of people don't know about. It's why I personally sought out an R over a 111R:
- Probax sports seats in leather (more comfortable, better design)
- Improved pedal box dimensions specifically designed to make "heel and toe" easier
- Super touring pack includes WAY nicer dash design and layout, airbags, stop/start button, trinket tray divider, cup holder, embroidered carpet mats, leather gear knob and handbrake gaiter
- Full carpet set and insulated panelling
- Front driving lamps (not fogs)
- Air con blowing cold
- Traction control switchable button either on or off
LAST YEAR:
- Professional geo done by Lotus specialist, PJS Sports Cars
- 4 brand new tyres Yokohama V105 (Lotus recommended)
OVERVIEW:
- Powered by the reliable 1.8 litre VVTL-i Toyota engine producing 189bhp and 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds
- Magnetic blue paint with vinyl strips (apparently originally fitted)
- Stacks of paper work, 2 keys, ALL ORIGINAL BITS INCLUDED
- Barely used soft top plus indoor car cover
- 3 previous owners (last owner for 14 years)
- MOT and minor service booked for later this month with Lotus specialist
- Number plate not included
- Everything works, but stone chips and the odd mark is to be expected of this age
- Only real negative is front clam has small crack, see photo (I bought it like this and it's never bothered me) and hardtop headlining sagging a bit which is common now they're of this age
House purchase AND about to become a Father both later this year forces sale so the weekend toy has gotta go unfortunately.