• Named after the granddaughter of Lotus' former chairman,Lotus Cars: About Lotus Romano Artioli, the sporty Elise made its debut in Europe in 1996. Drawing directly from Lotus founder Colin Chapman's motto, "Performance through light weight,"Sands Mechanical Museum: Lotus Technical Information the Elise is a lightweight car known for its high performance and low price. As a result, the Elise quickly went on to become the best-selling Lotus of all time.MSN Autos: Lotus Elise Overview

• Fast Facts

  1. Class: Sports car
  2. Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
  3. Transmission: 6-speed manual
  4. Fuel Efficiency: 21/27 mpg
  5. Power: 189hp @ 7,800rpm
  6. Torque: 133 (lb-ft) @ 6,800rpm
  7. 0-60: 4.9 seconds
  8. MSRP: $46,270

• Reviews

  "It amazes like a Dwyane Wade drive to the hole; nothing should be able to move the way it does."—Car and DriverCar and Driver: 2007 Lotus Elise - Short Take Road Test

  "This may be the best car in the world — if all you need it to do is stay ahead of whatever's chasing it."—EdmundsEdmunds: The affordable exotic (December 29, 2005)

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