The Lotus Elise was designed as a sports car to be appreciated by real driving enthusiasts, with 200 bhp @ 7800 rpm horsepower and top speed of 155 mph.

The whole car weighs in at half the weight of an average family car. This light weight gives the car phenomenal acceleration and handling.

The Lotus Elise has a composite energy absorbing front crash structure for added safety.

 

For more pictures and specifications, see: Lotus Elise