This fantastic Lotus Elise is being sold on behalf of an existing customer. Here are the key facts: This is the last of the Series 1 Elise, arguably the most desirable after the potentially fragile and super rare Motorsport Elise (60 made, £75k+) 1 of only 337 made. With many exported outside UK, long term values are climbing £20k+ VW/Audi 2.0 TFSI (BYD) professional engine conversion and further developed 30-110mph in 4th gear (only) in 5 seconds due to super fast spooling £2k+ Loba400 turbo Accelerates like a Ferrari 458/488 with a fraction of the purchase, running and insurance costs (£350 for current owner) EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This is the later Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) Sport 160 Comes with the original specific Sport 160 brushed nylon and Red Alcantara seats Rides on the correct Lotus Victory 5 spoke alloys wheels, 15 inch diameter at the front and 16inch at the rear. Refinished in Black and fitted with grippy Toyo R888R tyres Shower cap and custom indoor and outdoor covers available by separate negotiation Most recent MOT test was 6th October 2022 with no advisories DETAILED SPECIFICATION Professional £20k+ engine conversion by Autograph Cars (Gumpert Apollo dealer) with the later 2.0 TFSI engine from a low mileage VW Golf GTI Edition 30 (BYD engine code) One of 5 UK cars with this 2.0 TFSI conversionUprated con-rods and other engine internals to support 600bhp. I find 350bhp is plenty in 750Kg and the engine is super responsive at this power level due to sensible turbo size. Custom ECU map Rolling Road checked by VRS Northampton (VW/Audi Specialists) AEM Water/Methanol injection system. Note the engine tune does NOT rely on this, but it helps with cooling and adds 30/40bhp and 50+Nm. Custom made chargecooler (water to air) Audi S3 high pressure fuel pump, Autograph upgraded high pressure piston fuel pump. Pipewerx Custom stainless steel exhaust system, nice sound, not excessively loud AST Fully Adjustable Coilover suspension kit, fully polybushed wishbones B&M Quickshift fitted to gear shift Triple instrument pod fitted with Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure and Turbo boost gauges. Rear diffuser to aid downforce/minimise lift Uprated Mintex 1144 front brake pads gripping uprated discs Recent windscreen - no chips, VW ECU loom plug recently professionally rewired for VRS
Central Locking; Electronic Stability Program (ESP); Alloy Wheels; Safety Belt Pretensioners
About Us:
Welcome to Townsends of Rugby LTD Quality used cars for sale in Rugby, Warwickshire
We are a vehicle sales and vehicle hire company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Easily accessible from the M1 and M45, please feel free to visit our showroom and ask us about our finance and warranty packages!
A product that has become increasingly popular for our customers is sale or return. It removes the stress and work from selling your car. One of the main advantages is it typically achieves more money than part exchanging or selling direct to a dealer. When you sell your car with us, customers are fully insured for test drives and we provide maximum exposure through internet advertising and your car will be parked on our sales pitch where it can be seen by customers passing by. The sale of your car will be personally overseen by our experienced Sales Manager and the chance of selling your car is increased by Townsends having a great reputation amongst the local community.
Please call our Sales Manager to discuss the sale of your car and how we can help you.
Warranty:
At Townsends of Rugby we offer a 6 month extendable warranty with our vehicles, you can drive away happy with complete peace of mind.
There are 3 different Warranty protection levels, and all can be purchased here at Townsends of Rugby LTD. If you have any further queries regarding our warranty services, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Townsends of Rugby Ltd is a trading style of Townsends of Rugby Ltd are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit brokerage. Our FCA number is 835672. Finance subject to status. Terms and Conditions apply. A guarantee may be required. Over 18s only. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN AFFORD THE REPAYMENTS FOR THE DURATION OF A LOAN BEFORE ENTERING INTO A CREDIT AGREEMENT.
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