It's not how fast it can go. It's how your heart beats in a few seconds. Never mind that Lotus is one of the world's legendary sports car marques, or that every Lotus was borne out of ingenious, clever engineering. It doesn't really matter that the ride and handling of the Lotus Elise is outstanding, or that its sharp communicative steering, quick throttle response, precise braking and balanced aerodynamics all contribute to the Lotus experience of sublime performance.

What really matters is when you get that shiver down your spine. Or why all your senses just get fixated on one thing.

Elise S

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.

Elise R

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.

Elise Sport

The Sports Racers represent an outstanding opportunity for customers to own a limited edition Lotus, with both vehicles featuring Sport and Touring packs as well as a body coloured Hard Top, unique paint and trim.

Two distinctly different vehicles have been produced. The first, in Ardent Red, features a single white stripe flanked by two thinner stripes and has distinctive white wing mirrors. The interior of the car is also unique, with matching red stitching set against black leather trim.

The second car is Nightfall Blue and has twin white stripes running the length of the vehicle. Again this car features white wing mirrors and has a unique interior, subtly matching the exterior of the vehicle, with blue stitching on the leather hide.

The headrests boast the Elise logo stitched in the contrasting trim colour and unique Elise Sports Racer decals are positioned on the exterior of the car.

Both of these special edition cars hark back to the classic racing days of the 1950s and 60s where cars such as the Elite, Type 23 and Elan could be seen sporting such stylish designs.

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