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Lotus Elise and Exige 1995-2020: The Complete Story

Lotus Elise and Exige 1995-2020: The Complete Story

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The Lotus Elise is a sports car named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner, and was launched in 1995. It has established itself as the embodiment of Lotus's values and is known for its handling dexterity on road and racetrack. This book includes a detailed evolution of the Elise and Exige, interviews with key individuals involved in their design and development, and driving experiences on road and track. The future for Lotus looks bright under Geely ownership.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2021
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd


Named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus' owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995. In the subsequent twenty-five years, it has not only established itself as the embodiment of what Lotus stands for, but it retains a unique place in the international sports car market. No other manufacturer came up with a car to seriously rival the Elise and Exige in terms of handling dexterity on both road and racetrack, and it aptly characterizes the definition of a sports car. Written in Johnny Tipler's inimitable style, this book includes a detailed evolution of the Elise and Exige, including full specification tables; interviews with key individuals involved in their design and development, including Richard Rackham, Gavan Kershaw, Neil Thomas, Russell Carr, Barney Hatt, and Andy Pleavin; Elisa Artioli on her namesake, its past, and future; motor sport adaptations and successes; and finally, driving experiences on road and track. The production of the Elise and Exige was sustained through four corporate upheavals. Now in Geely ownership, the future for Lotus looks bright.

Weight: 942g
Dimension: 224 x 268 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785008429

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