Is the Lotus Elise reliable?

Owners on carbuyer have given it a 4.8 out of 5 and 88% of owners would recommend the Lotus Elise to a friend. When rating reliability, it has also been pretty positive. Reviews have ranged from average to a full five stars, with many having their Elise for 5 years or more and having very few complaints.

How much power does a Lotus Elise have?

Power: 217 bhp (162 kW; 220 PS) at 6800 rpm. Torque: 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 4600 rpm. Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds. Top speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)

How many Lotus Elise are left?

	2021	2019
LOTUS ELISE 111R	33	33
LOTUS ELISE 111R (TOURING)	255	211
LOTUS ELISE 111R SPORTS	3	2
LOTUS ELISE 111R SPORTS RACER	44	34

Does Lotus Elise have power steering?

However, some of the best-steering vehicles—purebred, lightweight sports cars—have had no power-steering assist, such as the Acura NSX from the early 1990s, the Lotus Elise and Exige, and the Alfa Romeo 4C, which is the last remaining new car that forgoes power steering.

Is the Lotus Elise a supercar?

The Elise is neither an exotic nor supercar, IMO. Supercars: vehicles that are impossible to obtain, limited production, sold only to the elite, and with performance figures that are absolutely ridiculous, usually using the latest racing technology to make a road car that is truly in a league of its own.

Are Lotus Elise fast?

According to Lotus, the standard Elise can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, while the Elise SC does it in 4.3. Base and SC models have top speeds of 138 and 145 mph, respectively. By comparison, the Porsche Boxster S has a 310-horsepower flat-six, and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in five seconds.

Is Lotus Elise a supercar?

Is Lotus a good car?

“With incredible handling and thrilling performance, the Lotus Elise is one of the most successful and popular British sports cars of its generation” 88%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Do Lotus cars handle well?

Lotus has set been the benchmark for ride and handling in cars.