Especificaciones y análisis del Lotus Elise
Power
222HP
Torque
250Nm
Consumption
7.5l/100
Emissions
175g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
234km/h
Weight
999kg
Price
52,077€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
40 L
163 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Elise S · 222 CV (2012)
General description
The Lotus Elise S is the embodiment of automotive purity. A sports car that forgoes everything superfluous to deliver a visceral connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt. It's not a car, it's a statement of principles, a tribute to lightness and the thrill of driving in its rawest, most addictive state.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a ritual that awakens all the senses. The howl of the supercharger behind your neck, the unassisted steering that transmits every texture of the road directly to the palms of your hands, and a chassis that responds with the immediacy of a thought. Every corner is an invitation to play, every gear change a precise and rewarding mechanical act. It's an analog driving experience, demanding and absolutely unforgettable.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a direct consequence of its function. Every line, every air intake, is there for a reason: aerodynamic efficiency and minimal mass. It's incredibly low and compact, a timeless silhouette that screams agility. Inside, austerity is the law; the cabin envelops you and eliminates any distraction, focusing all your attention on the only thing that matters: the pleasure of driving.
Technology and features
The technology of the Elise S is not found in touch screens, but in its brilliant engineering. Its bonded and extruded aluminum chassis is a work of art in lightness and rigidity. The supercharged engine offers instant and forceful response, while the double-wishbone suspension on both axles, worthy of a race car, ensures sublime control. It's technology at the service of dynamics, not entertainment.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is almost impossible due to its radical philosophy. We could think of a Porsche Boxster of the era, much more refined and bourgeois, or an Alfa Romeo 4C, which shares its obsession with low weight but with a different approach. However, the Elise S plays in its own league, one where purity and driver connection are the only values that count.
Conclusion
The Lotus Elise S is not a rational choice, it's a purely passionate decision. It's a car that demands from you as a driver, that asks for attention and skill, but rewards you with sensations that modern sports cars have forgotten how to deliver. It's a gem for purists, a time machine that transports you to the very essence of sports motoring.