Especificaciones y análisis del Lotus Elise
Power
192HP
Torque
180Nm
Consumption
8.8l/100
Emissions
208g/km
0-100 km/h
5.2s
Top Speed
241km/h
Weight
935kg
Price
51,028€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
44 L
141 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Elise R · 192 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Lotus Elise R is not just a car, it's a statement of principles. In an era where sports cars were becoming heavier and more complex, Lotus clung to its mantra: 'add lightness'. This Elise is the pure embodiment of driving, a radical two-seater that forgoes the superfluous to deliver a visceral connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt. It's a car that reminds you why you're passionate about driving.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Elise R is an overwhelming sensory experience. Weighing only 935 kg and with no power steering, every imperfection of the road is transmitted directly to your hands. The 1.8-liter Toyota engine, located just behind your head, howls up to 7800 rpm, creating an addictive and mechanical soundtrack. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 5.2 seconds feels brutally faster due to the low height and exposure to the elements. It's a car that isn't driven, it's piloted; it demands your full concentration and rewards you with an agility and communication that very few vehicles in the world can match.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a direct consequence of its function. It is incredibly low, wide, and compact, with proportions that scream 'performance'. The fluid lines and sensual curves are not just aesthetics, but aerodynamics at the service of efficiency. Inside, the cabin is an exercise in radical minimalism: the extruded aluminum chassis is exposed, the seats are thin buckets, and you will only find the strictly necessary controls. There is no room for distractions, only for the pure driving experience.
Technology and features
The technology of the Elise R does not lie in touch screens, but in brilliant and purist engineering. Its heart is a bonded and riveted aluminum chassis, a lightweight and extremely rigid solution. The mid-rear engine ensures an almost perfect weight balance, while the double-wishbone suspension on both axles is a setup worthy of a race car. The absence of modern electronic aids is not a shortcoming, but a conscious decision to make the driver the sole protagonist.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the Elise R is almost impossible due to its unique philosophy. A Porsche Boxster of the era offered more comfort and daily practicality, but at the cost of filtering out much of the raw emotion. Perhaps an Alfa Romeo 4C, although later, shares its focus on lightness with a carbon chassis. However, none manage to replicate that road-legal go-kart feeling, that rawness and mechanical connection that make the Elise a truly special and unparalleled machine in its niche.
Conclusion
The Lotus Elise R is a gem for purists, an antidote to the modern automobile. It is not a car for everyday use; it is a precision instrument designed to be enjoyed on every curve of a mountain road or on a track. It is demanding, noisy, and uncomfortable, but in return, it offers one of the most authentic and rewarding driving experiences money can buy. It's more than a car; it's an emotion on wheels that will be etched in your memory forever.