With all the lightweight options selected, the Elise Cup 250 weighs just 860 kilos, making it the fastest, most focused four-cylinder Lotus sports car ever. Announcing the new car, Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said: “The Elise Cup 250 is the latest edition in an exciting period for the company which has seen us launch a number of very special new cars across our entire range.

We know what existing Lotus enthusiasts demand from our cars and we are also bringing in many new customers who can see clearly that we offer an unrivalled combination of performance, styling, dynamics and value for money. A Lotus rewards like no other car, with sharp handling, tremendous speed and a pure, undiluted driving experience.” Join us as we make for the queue.