Lotus Elise (S1)
Lightness as a philosophy.
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- Power
- 120 bhp
- 0–60 / 62
- 5.8s
- Top speed
- 124
- Range / weight
- 725
- Price / year
- 1996
- Drive
- —
Design
Tiny, organic roadster shape.
Driving
Unfiltered steering feel and agility.
Engineering
Bonded extruded aluminium chassis.
Legacy
Saved Lotus; its chassis underpinned the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Full specs
| Engine | 1.8 four-cylinder (Rover K-series) |
|---|---|
| Power | 120 bhp |
| Zero To Sixty | 5.8s |
| Top Speed mph | 124 |
| Weight kg | 725 |
