Lotus Elise and Exige: books - history and models

Lotus Elise and Exige 1995-2020 - The Complete Story

The Lotus Elise, named after Elisa Artioli, granddaughter of Lotus owner Romano Artioli, debuted at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show. Over the next 25 years, it became a symbol of Lotus engineering and secured a unique place in the global sports car market.

No other manufacturer has truly matched the Elise or its high-performance variant, the Exige, in terms of handling on both road and track. Despite multiple ownership changes, production continued, and under Geely, Lotus's future appears strong.

Written by Johnny Tipler, this book covers:
- The evolution of the Elise and Exige, with full specifications
- Insights from key designers and engineers, including Richard Rackham, Gavan Kershaw, Neil Thomas, and Russell Carr
- Elisa Artioli's thoughts on the car's legacy and future
- Motorsport adaptations and achievements
- Driving experiences on road and track

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Lotus Elise & Exige (1996-2005) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Lotus Elise and Exige models from the years 1996-2005. Describes the 111, R and S, Sport 135 and R, the TT 190 and Sport, Exige S1, S2 and 240R, TT 260 Supersport plus the 340R and GT1.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Lotus Elise - Retour aux sources (Autofocus)

The Lotus Elise is a small British sports car with a roadster body and roll cage, produced by Lotus. Launched in the 1990s, it marked the brand's return to lightweight sports cars after the failure of the front-wheel-drive Elan M100.

Designed for pure driving pleasure, the Elise is a minimalist sports car with no unnecessary features, keeping costs low. It quickly became an international success. Now in its third generation, the Elise has helped stabilize Lotus financially.

This book follows the structure of the Autofocus collection, presenting the history of the Elise in chronological order. It covers all versions, from the first series to the latest, including limited editions and the Exige coupé. The story is illustrated with original, unpublished photographs and informative text.

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