Lotus Elise (96-00) - Review

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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.
4 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Equipment

All models get Pirelli tyres, alloy wheels, Lotus/Nardi steering wheel, racing brakes, interior cloth trim, rear spoiler, removable rear window, metal window winders, carbon effect console, multi-function LCD, three-way catalytic converter, cloth hood, solid paint, rollover protection and an immobiliser. Additional extras include a leather trim, alarm, metallic paint, driving lights, a hard top roof and a radio. Sport models add an adjustable front anti-roll bar, sports road springs and dampers, rack and pinion steering, unique side decals, Alcantara seat trim and an alarm.

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  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
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