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
951kg
Price
42,548€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
40 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Elise · 136 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2011 Lotus Elise is not just a car; it's a statement of principles. In an automotive world leaning towards comfort and complexity, the Elise emerges as a bastion of purity, a machine designed with a single purpose: to connect the driver with the asphalt in the most visceral and thrilling way possible.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Elise is to rediscover the essence of driving. Weighing just 951 kg and with 136 hp, every horsepower feels like an explosion of energy. The unassisted steering transmits every texture of the road directly to your hands, the 6-speed manual gearbox is a mechanical delight, and the sound of the rear mid-engine, right behind your head, is the soundtrack to an unforgettable experience. You don't drive it, you feel it.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to functionality and lightness. Every line of its compact and extremely low body is designed to cut through the wind with maximum efficiency. Inside, the philosophy is the same: absolute minimalism. There are no distractions, only the essential controls, a steering wheel, and two seats that hug you, reminding you that you are in a purebred sports car, not a means of transport.
Technology and features
The true technology of the Elise does not lie in touch screens or electronic assists, but in its brilliant engineering. Its extruded and bonded aluminum chassis is a masterpiece of rigidity and low weight. The double-wishbone suspension on both axles, typical of racing cars, and a reliable and energetic 1.6-liter Toyota engine form a technological package focused exclusively on dynamic performance.
Competition
In its pursuit of purity, the Elise has few direct rivals. While a Mazda MX-5 offers fun at a lower cost and a Porsche Boxster provides more comfort and power, neither manages to replicate the raw connection and extreme agility of the Lotus. It is in a category of its own, a car for purists who value lightness and handling above all else.
Conclusion
The Lotus Elise is an endangered automotive experience. It is a demanding car that forgoes luxury and practicality in favor of sensations. Buying an Elise is a decision of the heart, an investment in adrenaline and smiles per kilometer. It is a modern classic that rewards you with one of the purest and most gratifying driving experiences in existence.