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Lotus Elise Specs and Generations

The Lotus Elise built its reputation on lightness rather than raw power, using a bonded aluminium structure and minimal bodywork to deliver sharp, communicative handling that larger sports cars struggle to match.

Lotus Elise Generations

The Lotus Elise generations here run from the First Generation through the Second Generation and its later Second Generation Restyling, all offered as a Roadster. Start by deciding how raw you want the car: earlier examples feel more stripped back, while later ones add refinement and updated equipment.

Lotus Elise Specifications

Lotus Elise specifications stay gasoline-powered throughout, but engine choice, gearing and cabin equipment shifted noticeably between generations and individual versions. Because weight and dimensions were also revised over time, check the specs on the exact generation and version page rather than assuming figures carry across the whole model.