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The Elise’s motor stands out strongly from a portion of the weighty motors in the present European super cars. The Toyota-made motor replaces the to some degree obsolete Rover K-Series that has controlled the Elise in Europe. The 1.8-liter, water-cooled, normally suctioned motor has an all-aluminum four-chamber hinder with ­dual overhead cams, four valves for each chamber and a 11.5:1 pressure proportion. It is set in a mid-motor design, simply behind the driver.

This motor is like the one found in the Toyota Celica GT-S, yet with a refreshed admission framework and exhaust and an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) tuned explicitly for Lotus (Road and Track, August, 2004). It’s wrenches out 190 drive at 7,800 rpm, delivering 138 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm. On the off chance that you’ve been taking a gander at the Ferrari’s and Corvettes of the world, those numbers may appear to be somewhat low. Remember that the Lotus isn’t intended to be a thundering brute of a vehicle – it’s intended to be staggeringly agile.

The Lotus Dealer Service Guide recommends

The key to maintaining your Lotus is to have a full inspection done once a year so that you can keep an eye out for wear and tear, but also to preemptively find any potential issues that might happen in the future. If driven daily driven, the annual service is done at every 12,500 miles. This will ensure that your runs at optimal performance throughout its lifetime.

The suspension’s job is to not only keep a comfortable ride; it is also to provide optimal handling characteristics. Properly functioning suspension will keep alignment within specification in a straight line as well as in the corners. Moreover, this keeps the tires from wearing unevenly. At each service interval, it is recommended to check the suspension of your Lotus’s components for any squeaks, rattles, leakage, or play. Alignment can seriously affect both tire wear as well as the handling characteristics of a car. Therefore, it is imperative that the alignment is checked on a regular basis.

Tires are also wearable items that need to be checked at every service interval. Unfortunately, many owners tend to ignore their tires. As they are the only part of your vehicle that are in contact with the ground, they affect handling, acceleration, braking, and crucially, safety. Wear on your Lotus will vary depending on driving conditions, driving style, and whether or not the vehicle is all-wheel drive or not.