2016 Lotus Elise S Club Racer
For those who believe the Lotus Elise was always at its best when focused firmly on the driver, the Elise S Club Racer represents one of the most compelling versions of this modern British sports car.
Introduced as a lighter, more purposeful interpretation of the supercharged Elise S, the Club Racer combined the performance of Lotus’s 1.8-litre supercharged four-cylinder engine with a stripped-back, weight-conscious approach that stayed true to the original philosophy behind the Elise. The result is a car that feels wonderfully direct and engaging, offering the kind of connection between driver, road and machine that few modern sports cars can replicate.
Producing 217bhp and weighing little over 900kg, the Elise S Club Racer delivers performance far greater than the numbers alone might suggest. With the majority of its mass concentrated low and centrally, unassisted steering and a famously communicative chassis, every journey becomes an event. The supercharged engine adds an extra layer of excitement, delivering strong, immediate performance while retaining the delicacy and precision that has always defined the Elise.
The Club Racer was conceived for enthusiasts who wanted an even more focused ownership experience. Weight-saving measures and purposeful specification helped distinguish it from the standard Elise S, while retaining sufficient comfort and usability to make it an enjoyable car for road use, spirited weekend driving and track days alike.