The Elise Cup R is the most focused Elise ever. It is the car that critics call ’fresh’. One look at the Cup R highlights its attractive, well designed, yet purposeful aero package. From its front splitter, to its prominent rear airflow diffuser, it is every inch the purpose-built racing car. The lateral barge boards, fixed hardtop, engine cover, rollover hoop cover, side vanes and the rear wing are not only finished in black but are styled for optimum airflow. Because it is a Lotus, the Elise Cup R features ‘zero-lift’, although the aero package increases downforce by 145lbs (66kgs) at 100mph (160kph), although this increases to an impressive 275lbs (125kgs) at V-max.