Driving any Elise is an experience like no other - and the Elise S is no different.

Few cars can match the delicacy and accuracy of the steering, throttle and brakes. Only a Lotus has the relatively soft springs and firm damping to give superb body control and a truly exhilarating ride. And only a Lotus can turn in such performance with such minimal environmental impact in terms of emissions and fuel consumption.

Hadley Green is pleased to announce the introduction of the Supercharged Elise SC, which is set to start production in November.

Despite the inevitable comparisons with the Exige S, this uprated Elise benefits from more than a mere engine swap - this is an all-new, non-intercooled installation applied to the current Elise's 1.8-litre 2-ZZ VVTL-i engine.

The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger uses a smaller Eaton rotor pack than that of the current Exige S and is married to the intake manifold plenum as part of a single-piece casting. Combined with the absence of an intercooler and its associated pipework, this integrated supercharger/intake assembly contributes to an 8kg reduction in engine weight compared with the Exige S.

The Elise SC has been designed to have a very different driving characteristics to the Exige S. In keeping with its role as a supremely fast road car rather than extreme track machine, throttle response is very progressive but also very direct, resulting in a measured, refined driving experience.

As the following vehicle statistics suggest, the performance of the Elise SC is electrifying:

• Max Power - 218bhp (163kW)
• Acceleration 0-60mph - circa 4.4secs
• Engine - 4cyls, 1796cc, supercharged
• Acceleration 0-100mph - circa 10.7 secs
• Max Speed - 150 mph (240km/h)

Visually the new Elise SC is eaisly identified by its unique rear spoiler and bespoke wheel design. The wheels have increased half an inch in width, to give even better grip performance from the standard Lotus specific Yokohama AD07 LTD 225/45 R17 tyres.

Addictions make your heart race and leave you breathless.

This one is no different.

The Elise R is the pinnacle of the Elise range. Its VVTL-i engine delivers 189 bhp and exhilarating performance in a blip of the throttle, pure communication between man and machine.

The finely tuned chassis harnesses the increased power effortlessly, while razor sharp dynamics embrace your every wish. It is this bond between you and your Lotus that brings every nuance in the road direct to your fingertips, taking you on the journey of your life, every time.