The restyled second-generation Lotus Elise keeps its featherweight roadster formula intact: a compact mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, wrapped in an open two-seat body built around a bonded aluminium structure.
Every Lotus Elise engine here is a gasoline unit driving the rear wheels through a manual transmission. The 1.6 MT suits drivers who value response and running costs, while the supercharged 1.8 MT Sport 240 and 1.8 MT Cup 250 add serious pace. This drivetrain layout rewards smooth inputs rather than outright muscle.
Lotus Elise trim levels sit on top of a technical version rather than replacing it. The 1.8 MT Sport 240, for instance, is offered in a Final Edition configuration, which typically bundles specific interior materials, trim details and finishing touches. Check the equipment list of the exact car, since content varies between individual examples.