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When it comes to high-performance sports cars, one of the hidden gems is the package offered by Lotus. This British manufacturer built its reputation on delivering lightweight high-revving mid-engine sports cars like the Evora, Elise, and the Exige. For 2024, we finally welcomed the replacement for all the mentioned vehicles in the form of this 2024 Lotus Emira. One can also call it a budget Ferrari F8 Tributo because it is a look-alike with a similar engine layout, but costs only a third of what the Ferrari costs. The Emira may have a smaller engine, but what might appeal to aficionados is the manual transmission, which is becoming increasingly rare in the modern age. Let’s get into the particulars of this staggering 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition with just 650 miles on its odometer.
With more than ten years of production under its belt, Lotus described the Evora as its most comfortable sports vehicle to date. Although that was the case in the past, the fact that it was still a Lotus meant that its primary purpose was to be an exceptional driving machine. The GT variant of the Evora debuted a few years ago as the most powerful and comfortable version, and 2021 was the final model year for this car before the new Lotus Emira took its place. Lotus claims that this car competes directly with a Porsche Cayman GT4 and is one of the most visceral vehicles money can buy. This absolutely stunning example of the 2021 Lotus Evora GT shows just 7,400 miles on its odometer. According to its owner, this particular specimen is unique because it was the "last car off the assembly line."
The Lotus Evora, which was developed under the project name 'Project Eagle,' was launched in 2008 at the British International Motor Show. In 2019 Lotus introduced the Evora GT for the 2020 model year, and it was one of the most powerful variants. It carries selected lightweight carbon fiber components as standard, which makes it lighter than the Evora 400. Our subject car is fitted with the standard manual transmission that will captivate enthusiasts. This stunning example of the 2020 Lotus Evora GT is located in Florida and only has 1570 miles on the clock.
This 2012 Lotus Evora 2+2 presents as a sharply configured example finished in a striking red exterior paired with a black roof, delivering the classic lightweight, mid-engine Lotus driving experience. The car is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, making it the purist’s version of the Evora. Gold multi-spoke wheels and factory drilled brakes add visual drama and performance credibility, while the rear seats confirm the 2+2 configuration. This Evora blends exotic styling, sharp road manners, and well-chosen options into a well-rounded and engaging sports car package.
Lightweight performance has always been close to the heart of Lotus. Colin Chapman was a legend on the formula one pitalane, his machines were tuned to be lightweight, and performance followed close. This penchant for being lightweight didn't stop at the race tracks; it also made its way into machines that rolled off production floors, and the machine we have today is one that sported that lightweight, all-smiles-per-gallon mantra to perfection. Feast your eyes on this 2005 Lotus Elise we have today. With a reported 7,900 miles on its clock and hailing from Powell, Ohio, this is nothing but a good time, all the time.
Lotus is a relatively small British sports car maker who is well-known for creating some iconic machines over the years. Now, Lotus Cars is owned by the Chinese and produces gasoline as well as electric vehicles. One of their Greatest Hits from the past has got to be the Lotus Elise. Made between 1996 and 2021 across three Series, a mere 35,124 cars were produced in total. The Elise is the total opposite of what you’d expect from a modern sports car. It’s light, comparatively low on power, and diminutive. Yet, it offers driving thrills that few six, let alone seven-figure supercars can match. After all, you can wring an Elise out, threading the needle on winding country roads and listening to its mid-mounted engine roar away, all whilst barely breaking the speed limit (although it will significantly exceed that if you dare). Today’s 2005 Lotus Elise is a fine example because it’s got a supercharged engine for even more power. With under 42,000 miles on the clock, this car currently resides in San Francisco and you’d better act fast if you want it!
Produced from 1996 to 2021, the Lotus Elise embodied Colin Chapman’s philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness,” standing as a lightweight alternative to heavyweight German and American sports cars. This 2005 Series 2 Elise 111R builds on that ethos with purposeful upgrades that sharpen its already thrilling character. Showing just 25,000 miles, it now benefits from a Katana2 supercharger, a Silent Touch exhaust, and a host of supporting modifications including Nitron coilovers, Wilwood brakes, and Ethos track wheels. Finished in Chrome Orange over a minimalist black interior with a fire extinguisher, harnesses, and a radio-delete plate, this Elise has been carefully honed into a street-friendly track machine. With its blend of factory purity and enthusiast-focused enhancements, it represents both the essence of the Elise and the excitement of a modernized driver’s car.
Here’s one of those epic British sportscars that everyone can’t get enough of—the Lotus Esprit. Made across four generations between 1976 and 2004, just 10,675 were made. That makes it rarer than most Italian and German sports cars. The Esprit also gained much acclaim for its showing in two James Bond films of the ’70s and ’80s, even turning into a submarine in one. For the first three generations, the Esprit was powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but in 1996, the fourth generation got the V8 that the car’s looks always deserved. In fact, only 101 units were ever produced with the iconic V8 engine for model year 2001. That’s what this 2001 Lotus Esprit packs behind the passenger cabin and has got less than 30,000 miles on the clock. Moreover, the car has been massively massaged in the powertrain department and packs a horsepower figure of much more than stock. Furthermore, the current owner reports that service records are included too.
British classics, one might immediately assume open-top classics, notorious for their tantrums when on the go, but that spirit of motoring is always present when things go well. Well, if that is what you assumed, you would be thoroughly mistaken. Would you believe that this 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s is regarded as a classic? With a reported 18,000 miles on its clock, this low-mileage rare bird is not just the new definition of a British classic but a motor that dedicates itself to making you smile on every drive out.
Lotus Cars have always been focused on building racing cars and sports cars foremost. They translated this ethos into making lightweight sports vehicles with the most exemplary handling on the market. Our subject vehicle is a rare Lotus Turbo Esprit SE Jim Clark Edition. It bears the number 12 of 20 produced, making it a truly once in a lifetime car to be had, and with just 6750 miles on the clock. This specially made car was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Lotus' 1965 Indy win. According to Car & Driver, The Jim Clark package added $2200 to the price of a standard $93,795 Esprit Turbo SE when new. The current owner has reportedly only added 200 miles since purchase in 2018.
The Lotus Esprit is famous for being James Bond's car in two of the superspy's Seventies flicks. The Esprit was first seen in The Spy Who Loved Me, where it transformed into a submarine during a thrilling chase sequence. Then, it was used in For Your Eyes Only. But that's not the only outing for this British automaker's mid-engined rear-wheel-drive sports car. Furthermore, a silver 1989 Esprit SE, the same model year as this red 1989 Lotus Esprit SE, featured in the film Pretty Woman. Bearing less than 19,000 miles, you can buy this slice of British quirkiness from us right now, don a tux, and pretend that you're James Bond. Just don't try to take it into the sea, as this car doesn't transform into a submarine.
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When it comes to high-performance sports cars, one of the hidden gems is the package offered by Lotus. This British manufacturer built its reputation on delivering lightweight high-revving mid-engine sports cars like the Evora, Elise, and the Exige. For 2024, we finally welcomed the replacement for all the mentioned vehicles in the form of this 2024 Lotus Emira. One can also call it a budget Ferrari F8 Tributo because it is a look-alike with a similar engine layout, but costs only a third of what the Ferrari costs. The Emira may have a smaller engine, but what might appeal to aficionados is the manual transmission, which is becoming increasingly rare in the modern age. Let’s get into the particulars of this staggering 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition with just 650 miles on its odometer.
With more than ten years of production under its belt, Lotus described the Evora as its most comfortable sports vehicle to date. Although that was the case in the past, the fact that it was still a Lotus meant that its primary purpose was to be an exceptional driving machine. The GT variant of the Evora debuted a few years ago as the most powerful and comfortable version, and 2021 was the final model year for this car before the new Lotus Emira took its place. Lotus claims that this car competes directly with a Porsche Cayman GT4 and is one of the most visceral vehicles money can buy. This absolutely stunning example of the 2021 Lotus Evora GT shows just 7,400 miles on its odometer. According to its owner, this particular specimen is unique because it was the "last car off the assembly line."
The Lotus Evora, which was developed under the project name 'Project Eagle,' was launched in 2008 at the British International Motor Show. In 2019 Lotus introduced the Evora GT for the 2020 model year, and it was one of the most powerful variants. It carries selected lightweight carbon fiber components as standard, which makes it lighter than the Evora 400. Our subject car is fitted with the standard manual transmission that will captivate enthusiasts. This stunning example of the 2020 Lotus Evora GT is located in Florida and only has 1570 miles on the clock.
