{"product_id":"lotus-elise-and-exige-1995-2020-the-complete-story-hardcover","title":"Lotus Elise and Exige 1995-2020: The Complete Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Tipler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995. In the subsequent twenty-five years it has not only established itself as the embodiment of what Lotus stands for, it retains a unique place in the international sports car market. The Elise story is one of steady evolution. The original car, conceptually a true Lotus complying exactly with the mantra 'performance through light weight', employed traditional Lotus construction practices, based on a radically innovative extruded aluminum chassis. The Series 1 Elise opened the gates for the Series 2 (S2) model and its principal derivative sibling, the more track-focussed Exige, and the concept matured steadily, with powertrain revisions, styling facelifts and chassis modifications though the next two decades. No other manufacturer came up with a car to seriously rival the Elise, nor the Exige, in terms of handling dexterity on both road and racetrack, and it aptly characterizes the definition of a sports car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohnny Tipler\u003c\/b\u003e is an international motoring journalist and author, with over 30 books published on a variety of sports-orientated subjects. He ran the JPS Motorsport press office for three years, chronicling the fortunes of Team Lotus and Players sponsored events. Johnny was also an associate of the Motor Industry Research Unit, deputy editor of \u003ci\u003eRestoring Classic Cars\u003c\/i\u003e, sub-editor on \u003ci\u003eCarWeek\u003c\/i\u003e from 1993 to1995, and features editor on \u003ci\u003eLand Rover Owner International\u003c\/i\u003e in 1996. He has contributed regularly to \u003ci\u003e911 \u0026amp; Porsche World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLand Rover Owner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOctane\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLotus Club International\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. His features have included 'drive' stories, interviews with key industry figures, sporting events (eg Carrera Panamericana), buying guides, and historical articles on important vehicles. His books include \u003ci\u003eAlfa Romeo Berlinas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiat \u0026amp; Abarth 124 Spider \u0026amp; Coupé\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLa Carrera Panamericana\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMini Cooper - The Real Thing! \u003c\/i\u003eJohnny has a BA in History of Art. He currently lives in Norfolk and has four children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.3 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42152134443143,"sku":"9781785008429","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/444b757487281f4b964c280e8cce7e1d.webp?v=1733211887","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/lotus-elise-and-exige-1995-2020-the-complete-story-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}