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Lotus Elise (96-00)****-

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Lotus Elise (96-00) car
New price range £22,800 - £29,125
Used price range £5,168 - £11,495

Summary****-

  • Handling; performance; fun
  • Fiddly hood

The diminutive Elise is a sensational back-to-basics road racer, providing all-round thrills and really looking the part. A classic in its own time, the magnificently sculpted bonnet and side panels look fantastic - as well as having their aero-dynamic purposes - and due to the Elise’s timeless styling and raw, exhilarating performance there are few rivals to the throne.

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27 people have reviewed their Elise and noted down advice on any problems they have experienced.

111S 2d

“ 0-100 in 13 seconds. There is quicker out there, but not for less money... unless it's a motorbike. ”

Driving & Performance

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September 2010 issue of CAR Magazine - click here
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