2008 Lotus Elise SC @ the Track

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South Grade Road and East Grade Road aren't the sort of evocative names you'd expect from the best driving roads to be found anywhere. But these smooth, flowing ribbons of asphalt, known locally in San Diego County as S6 and S7, are as good as anything we see on press junkets to Spain or Italy or Germany. No, really.

Best of all, they're part of a nearby network of roads in the mountains above San Diego that make this region a weekend stomping ground for the car clubs, enthusiasts of high-strung Italian motorcycles (who have about six months to live, we figure) and the kind of drivers who can appreciate the supercharged 2008 Lotus Elise SC.

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[Jyllenberg]

Japanese high revving engine in british lightweight car = Win.

[Dimitri0809]

Yes but unfortunantly most car companies are dominated by biased opinions rather than using their R&D to create a car that will suit a large group of people.

The Mustangs and Corvettes are still being designed in very much the same way because the older generations don't want a differn't design.

But when it comes to these kind of debates

The Lotus is specifically designed for those who appreaciate cornering over big V8 power.

There will always be a car that suits the common eye.

[MrSethious]

honda k20 will be great for this car...

[2jzgtejza80]

@Blackgam3r

Didn't but that car is made for purpose like Veyron, handling can be great, but with about 900-1000 on wheels, you cant do just more than lots of wheel spin and burnout.

[Blackgam3r]

@2jzgtejza80 I don't think that the Venom's even hit the 'ring yet. We'll have to wait and see.

[2jzgtejza80]

@Blackgam3r

Well something what cost over 600,000 $ and has 1200 bhp, it's expect to run at Ring faster than 125,000 $ ZR1, or 120,000 ACR, but it cant. That's disappointing.

[Blackgam3r]

@2jzgtejza80 Try telling that to the Hennessey Venom GT lol :P

[DeAdiSSu3]

@2jzgtejza80 I really don't want a GM motor in my dream car though....for those who don't know, GM engines sound like shit compared to a ford or mopar v8....trust me, you'd be more satisfied with spending your money elsewhere if you want a car that fast. If you buy a corvette....let's just say you'll get a slightly better interior than a malibu from ten years ago lol i'm american but i'll take a lotus or a TVR or something like that over a vette any day.

[2jzgtejza80]

@DeAdiSSu3

Also i think Ultima GTR offers cheaper version with LS3 tuned and include dry sump. Something about 480 hp and 950 kg, sounds pretty good, for just 55,000 $ in UK.

GTR 640 or 720 versions cost 90,000 $. But i would rather (of course if you have money) buy a ZR1. That's perfectly build US car ever.

[2jzgtejza80]

@DeAdiSSu3

V8 in Lotus means even slower car at cornering, terrible handling, too much oversteering, and too much wheel spin every time you push gas pedal. One thing you need to understand, that racing games on PC are not reality.

Lotus is perfectly matched with small and powerful 4 cyls rev engine. R260 Cup editions actually outhandle almost every amarican V8. If you wanna power and handling in same time, you should buy Ultima Kit car with LS7 V8, or astonishing Corvette ZR1.

[DeAdiSSu3]

My dream car is a Lotus Elise or Exige with an American v8, maybe supercharged. Fuck all that shit about "high revving jap engine in a lightweight car" or "some people prefer cornering over big v8 power".....I want cornering AND v8 power! I just don't want to spend a fucking million dollars getting them like with the venom GT so i'll do it myself ;)

[joshcroucher]

someone did 0-60 in 4.2 seconds without modifying it acording to the in built computer