2001 Lotus Elise S1

2001 Lotus Elise S1The Lotus Elise is a two seat, rear wheel drive, mid engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the British manufacturer Lotus Cars. The series 1 Elise had a hand finished fibreglass body shell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassis that provided a rigid platform for the suspension, while keeping weight and production costs to a minimum. It is capable of speeds up to 240 km h (150 mph). The Elise was named after

mainly in the side treatment of the body

Most of the Mazda RX7 Rotary’s have been molested or modified which makes this Japanese Sports Car an exceptional find

The Murciélago is an all-wheel drive

more aggressive body and rare in RHD

and remains

It was fitted with a revised version of the standard engine titled M64/03 and had increased power output of 256hp along with a lightweight flywheel coupled to the G50/10 gearbox with closer ratios

The 1991 Porsche 928 GT incorporates advanced suspension technology to ensure exceptional handling characteristics and ride comfort

The rear differential is integrated with the engine itself

Known internally as the M52

The owner was an aircraft rigger that was under contract to the SAAF to re-rig the SAAF Glouster Javelins bi-planes

the new body used many XK120/140 pressings

Standard on Mach 1's was a fierce but cosmetic hood scoop that had integrated turn-signal lights mounted in the back