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Raw power isn’t everything, especially in the world of racing where whoever crosses the finish line first is the winner.
The Lotus Elise, known for emphasizing lesser weight and more handling, is participating in Round 5 of the Shannons Nationals with half the horsepower of more powerful rivals—such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Aston Martin.
The new Elise’s supercharged 4-cylinder engine sports a smidgen more than half the horsepower of an Aston Martin DBRS9 or Lamborghini Gallardo.
While lacking cowbell, it is also a lightweight at 750kg, some 600kg lighter than its rivals. The Lotus is also renowned for having good under brakes and mid-corner speeds.
Driven by Scott Bargwanna, a similar Lotus Elise already placed second in Round Two of the series in Adelaide.
Our take? Whether or not the Lotus Elise can match cars like an Aston Martin remain to be seen. Its rivals have a good long history of tearing up the track and won’t be displaced so easily.
via Auto Racing Daily
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