Lotus Elise S1 – The car that saved Lotus | Future Classics with Becky Evans S1 E1

The little Lotus Elise S1 was both a return to the company's original ethos of simplicity and low weight and a market revolution when it was launched just over a quarter of a century ago. Here was a car that wore its engineering proudly and offered the enthusiastic owner the visceral driving thrills that only a beautifully executed, innovative lightweight design can offer. Superseded by multiple generations the original Elise remains the sweet spot and is assured of its classic status. So what better car to kick off our brand new series than the sports car that saved Lotus?