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2000 Lotus Motorsport Elise Ready to Race - SOLD

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Description:

Ex-Gavin Kershaw designed, built and owned Lotus Motorsport Elise – not ex-Autobytel. Built for, and winner of 2003 Lotus Roadsports Series. Subsequently campaigned in British GT 2004. Rebuilt in 2005 to very high specification as follows: Body & Safety • Original Lotus Motorsport Elise bodywork. • Safety Devices FIA approved Full Roll Cage. • Full aero kit incl. front spoiler, removable front splitter, adjustable Carbon Rear Wing, multi-element rear diffuser, side pods, extended roof scoop, exit vents. • Perspex windows. • 6-point professional FIA approved harness with quick release aircraft buckle • Corbeau FIA approved Drivers Seat • Quick Release OMP/Lotus Motorsport Steering Wheel • Lifeline 2000 FIA approved fully plumbed in Fire Extinguisher • Remote Battery Isolator • 58 Litre FIA Approved Bag Tank Suspension • Dynamics Lotus Motorsport 2-way adjustable dampers with remote reservoirs • Stiffer ant-roll bar • New Lotus Motorsport wishbones Engine • Scholar 2.0 “K-Series” Evo 4 Block (circa 250bhp) • Scholar Custom Steel Billet Crank (one-off, very expensive) • Scholar 1438 Custom ground cams (one-off, very expensive) • Pistol Racing 82mm Forged Pistons • Steel 8 Section Rods • 32.5mm inlet valves • Roller-Barrel Throttle Bodies • MBE ECU with software and laptop harness • Stainless Steel Race Exhaust (<90db, keeps the Donington residents happy) Transmission • Quaife 6-Speed Sequential dog box (1/2 day testing since rebuild) • Quaife Gear Indicator potentiometer • Quaife gun-drilled lightweight drive shafts (new) • Quaife ATB Differential • New stronger CV joints • New AP Clutch (1/2 day testing since replacement) Brakes • AP 4-Pot calipers with 304mm and 295mm discs (new pads, fluid and disks) • Balance bar bias adjuster • Pagid pads • Castrol SRF Racing Brake Fluid Wheels/Tyres • OZ Multispoke 16” and 17” wheels (2 x sets) • Dunlop Slicks • Dunlop Wets Cooling • Increased capacity aluminium radiator • Oil Cooler fed from side pod Electrics • STACK ST8100 10-channel display system with sensors for all pressure and temperatures plus lateral/longitudinal G, wheel speed, infra-red lap time receiver and corner speed. Full data logging and lap timing. • Stu Wiring Harnesses • Dash mounted circuit breakers • MST Transponder The cylinder head has just been returned from Scholar, after a loose trumpet bolt became wedged between a valve. Head now completely refreshed with new valves, gaskets etc – zero use since. Additionally, a new engine mount was fitted as was new plugs and oil. Gearbox was rebuilt in 2005, with ½ day testing since – same for clutch, drive shafts and CV joints. One race, ½ day testing and 2 track days since engine build. Subsequently it has had a full nut and bolt check and is ready to race – needs nothing. Eligible for a number of series and championships to incl. British GT (Cup Class), AMOC Mid Engined Sportscar Series (Motorsport Class), 750MC, Britcar etc. An exceptionally competitive car in the right hands and a joy to drive. A very, very reluctant sale due to change of series, and a new business opportunity. Can arrange international shipment for overseas customers.

History

2000 Chassis, built for 2003 Lotus Roadsports Series (UK). Designed and built by Gavin Kershaw - Chief of Vehicle Dynamics - Lotus Cars.

Competition History

Lotus Roadsports Series 2003 - Winner. British GT Cup Class - partial season entrant.
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