The Workshop Standard
Advanced Facility
Engineered for precision, our facility features three 2-post service lifts and a dedicated 4-post geometry lift with integrated slip plates and turn tables. Every aspect of our workshop is designed to deliver meticulous technical excellence for the most discerning owners.
Performance Autocare HQ
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Factory Trained
Our technicians are factory-trained, ensuring every aspect of maintenance is handled with surgical precision and manufacturer-level expertise.
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Performance Upgrades
From bespoke power kits to suspension tuning, we engineer upgrades that enhance your vehicle’s DNA without compromising reliability.
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Service Infrastructure
Our facility features three dedicated 2-post service lifts and a specialist 4-post geometry lift with integrated slip plates and turn tables.
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Chassis Dynamics
Specialised in bespoke geometry and alignment, we calibrate your chassis for the perfect balance between road comfort and track-focused agility.
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Wheel & Tyre Care
Equipped with a premium tyre fitting machine and high-speed wheel balancer for meticulous technical excellence on every wheel set.
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Diagnostic Integrity
Equipped with dealer-level diagnostic systems, we identify and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults with absolute accuracy.
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Logistics & Care
Relax in our comfortable waiting area while we work, or utilise the nearby Knaresborough rail links for effortless travel while your vehicle is in our custody.
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Precision Calibration
Utilising factory-level equipment and high-speed balancing to maintain the specific handling characteristics Hethel engineers intended.
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Quality Assurance
Before release, every vehicle receives a comprehensive safety inspection to ensure it returns to you in peak condition.
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A comprehensive 'ground-up' evolution of the Elise S2 platform. Running a 2002 lightweight Elise chassis with a later Exige body conversion. We've integrated a high-revving Honda K-Series engine featuring a 4 Piston Racing engine and Individual Throttle Bodies (ITBs). The build is anchored by a Safety Devices roll cage and custom suspension geometry, all housed within a lightened chassis fitted with a full Spitfire Engineering package for maximum track-day reliability & confidence.
EngineHonda K-Series (4 Piston Engine)
Chassis2002 Lotus Elise S2
InductionIndividual Throttle Bodies
SafetySafety Devices Full Cage
Spitfire EngineeringUprights, Fuel Tank & Toe Links
ApplicationClubsport / Track Special
Predicted Power400HP
ManagementHaltech Nexus R3 combined ECU / PDM
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We are situated on St James Retail Park, North Yorkshire. Visit our workshop to discuss your vehicle's requirements.
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