auRouge 397 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 21 Excuses if this has been quoted before. Great to see Evo making the Elise Sport 220 their top choice in the Sports Cars section of "The Knowledge". These guys get to drive everything and know a thing or two about drivers cars. Often criticised on the forums for being bias towards Porsche, not this time.. Proper recognition for a sublime sports car, pat on the back time everyone 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 124 Report post Posted March 21 Strange. The Coxster previously occupied that slot over the long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auRouge 397 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 21 Not sure when it changed either but was super pleased to see it. Hopefully it will get a few more people test driving them now they've got EVO's nod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auRouge 397 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 21 Looks like it may have been Dec 17 without looking my library! cracking article about the 220 http://www.evo.co.uk/lotus/elise/20558/lotus-elise-sport-220-evo-car-of-the-year-best-sports-car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 819 Report post Posted March 21 also in this months edition [ which some think was again biased towards porsche] Richard Meaden the founding editor was asked for his favourite car launched in the last 20 years and replied it was the s1 elise sport 135 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 124 Report post Posted March 21 Richard Meaden bought a S2 190 Exige with his own money. He even upgraded it by adding the Lotus Sport Ohlins. After a while, he sold the car saying that with access to so much exotic stuff at EVO, he could no longer justify having his own money tied up in a car of his own (the Exige). The proceeds from the sale of the Lotus were soon spent on a 911 964RS. Go figure....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auRouge 397 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 22 964 RS is a wicked thing. He bought one just at the right time before everyone clocked onto what a gem that car is to drive. I think just likes all cars and rewards cars based on individual ability, I don't think he's bias at all. He's also probably tripled his investment! 18 hours ago, pete said: s1 elise sport 135 He's a purist, when you really think about what's a perfect drivers car... look no further 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sport220 30 Report post Posted March 26 Hope the new ownership will help Lotus get more attention from the press. Not just car mags, but also TV (TG, TGT) and Youtube channels 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auRouge 397 1 Vehicles Report post Posted May 14 Now that's what I call recognition by Lotus of Evo! Check out new metal in July edition of 👉🏼Evo Limited 15 car evo Elise 220👍🏼 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
