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Lotus Model Lineup

Lotus Elise
MSRP: $46,270.00
Bodystyles: Convertible, Coupe
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
 
Lotus Exige
MSRP: $59,890.00 - $61,000.00
Bodystyles: Coupe
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Lotus Company Overview

Lotus (Lotus Engineering Ltd.) was formed in 1952 by Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman. Chapman, a designer, inventor, and builder of all things automotive, established the direction of the company which is to build light sports cars.

The first Lotus produced by the company was the Lotus 6. The extremely light but fast car would help establish the company's reputation among sports car racing and enthusiasts. Other Lotus sports cars include the Seven (currently owned by Caterham Cars), the Lotus Twelve, and the now well-known Elite, Elan, and, of course, the Elise.

Financial difficulties in the 70's and early 80 led to the company's purchase
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