Lotus Elise/exige
Every Lotus Elise/exige generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1996–2011 3 generations · 6 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 118 → 190 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Epic 3 Epic
All 3 Lotus Elise/exige Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The Series 2 Elise's shape wasn't sketched on paper first — it was the first Lotus ever designed entirely on a computer.
General Motors funded its development in exchange for a badge-engineered Vauxhall VX220 built on the same line.
The Series 1 Elise weighed just 725 kg thanks to its bonded aluminium tub, a construction method Lotus adapted from aerospace bonding techniques rather than traditional welding.
Collectors Who Spotted the Lotus Elise/exige
No member has published a public street spot of the Lotus Elise/exige yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Lotus Elise/exige Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise/exige (2005–2011) | 2005–2011 | Epic | 1.8L I4 | 190 hp · 138 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Elise Series 2 (2001–2011)Series 2 | 2001–2011 | Epic35,124 built | 1.8L I4 | 120 hp · 124 lb-ft | — | 1,896 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Elise Series 1Series 1 | 1996–2001 | Epic10,600 built | 1.8L I4 | 118 hp · 122 lb-ft | 5.8 s | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a Lotus Elise/exige on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.