The nimble mid-engine two-seater featured a revolutionary lightweight design that made the Miata seem like a porker. Weight, as any race-car engineer will attest, is the enemy of performance.

It’s impossible to overstate the significance of the original Lotus Elise, from the buzz that surrounded its gestation to the impact it made when launched. It was a radical concept in every ...

In 2011, the Lotus Elise received a facelift that included updated front and rear fascias, a new engine cover, and all-in-one integrated headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED ...

Actual terms vary by lender. Base shown (base trim). Is the 2006 Lotus Elise reliable? The 2006 Lotus Elise has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers.

Excellent. The supercharged SC is the most powerful and the fastest production Elise so far. It produces 217bhp, and, according to Lotus’s figures, reaches 60mph in just 4.4sec and 100mph in 10. ...

Lotus has honed the evergreen Elise yet again. We drive the new Sprint on road and track – is it the best Elise yet?|Lotus has honed the evergreen Elise yet again. We drive the new Sprint on road and ...

Actual terms vary by lender. Base shown (base trim). Is the 2008 Lotus Elise reliable? The 2008 Lotus Elise has an average reliability rating of 5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers.