Lotus Elise Race Cars

Lotus founder Colin Chapman famously said, "simplify, then add lightness," a quote that perfectly embodies what Lotus cars are and should be. The Elise is the entry-level Lotus that accomplishes that purpose, which is why many owners either buy purpose-built race cars from the factory or build their own. Like most Lotus cars, these have low weight and such good weight distribution, which is ideal for throwing it around a race track.