Especificaciones y análisis del Lotus Elise
Power
136HP
Torque
160Nm
Consumption
6.3l/100
Emissions
149g/km
0-100 km/h
6.5s
Top Speed
204km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
42,159€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
- L
40 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Elise Sport · 136 CV (2015-2018)
General description
The Lotus Elise Sport is the embodiment of automotive purity. A car that forgoes the superfluous to deliver a visceral connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt. It's not just a vehicle, it's a statement of principles, an ode to lightness and the thrill of driving in its most fundamental state.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a transformative experience. You feel every texture of the road through unfiltered steering and an aluminum chassis that communicates every minute detail. Its 136 horsepower, which may seem modest, feels explosive thanks to its feather-light weight, launching you from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. The sound of the engine right behind your head and the precision of its six-speed manual gearbox create a mechanical symphony that makes you feel alive.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a direct consequence of its function. Every curve and every air intake is there for a reason. At just 1.1 meters high, its silhouette is dramatically low and wide, glued to the ground. It's a car that doesn't need embellishments to turn heads; its beauty lies in its athletic honesty and its perfect mid-engine sports car proportions.
Technology and features
The Elise's technology isn't found in touchscreens or driving assistants. Its genius lies in the engineering of its extruded and bonded aluminum chassis, a lightweight and extremely rigid solution. The real innovation is its minimalist approach: the absence of unnecessary luxuries is a conscious decision to maximize sensations and the purity of the driving experience.
Competition
In the realm of pure sports cars, the Elise faces cars like the Mazda MX-5, which offers a similar philosophy but with a more civilized approach. Others like the Alfa Romeo 4C share its obsession with low weight, but with a different price and character. However, few achieve the level of almost telepathic connection and agility that defines the small sports car from Hethel.
Conclusion
The Lotus Elise Sport is not a car for everyday use; it's an antidote to monotony. It's a demanding machine that rewards those who know how to appreciate it. Buying an Elise is a purely emotional decision, the acquisition of a rolling work of art that guarantees smiles and adrenaline on every curve, a treasure for any true driving enthusiast.