Elise
Rebirth of the True Lotus
Published on 10. April 2003
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-85960-857-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Elise saw the return of the genuinely exciting sports car. This was the first Lotus for a generation to truly revive Colin Chapman's ideals, proving a worthy successor to the seminal Lotus 7. The Elise was the first modern sports car to generate real enthusiasts, tempting many classic car fans to change their allegiance to this no-compromise contemporary classic. Nearly 11,000 Elises have been built since its 1995 launch and an ongoing programme of development ensures that it still retains its status. This volume charts the complete Elise story, including interviews with the car's designer and development engineers. It contains information on buying, owning and running an Elise and features details of aftermarket accessories and modifications. Also included are appendices detailing model specifications, performance data, production figures and full listings of dealers, specialists and clubs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Illustrations
180 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85960-857-9 (9781859608579)
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Schweitzer Classification
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New editions
Alastair Clements
Lotus Elise
Book
07/2009
2nd Edition
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
€44.75
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Person
Alastair Clements is a devoted sports car enthusiast, and works as a staff writer for Classic & Sports Car magazine. He lives at Twickenham, Middlesex.
Content
The complete Elise story, including interviews with the car'sdesigner and development engineers. Full details of the continual programme of development required to keep the Elise ahead of its rivals. The story behind the new Slise introduced in 2001; why it was needed, and what changed from the original model. Living with an Elise, practicality, competition, and interviews with well-known owners, such as McLaren International's Adrian Newey. Buying, owning and running an Elise, and details of aftermarket accessories and modifications. Appendices detailing model specifications, performance data, production figures, and full listings of dealers, specialists and clubs.