Featherweight Lotus Elise restomod places the motive force within the centre
UK-based Analogue Automotive has unveiled the VHPK Lotus Elise restomod – a light-weight sports activities automobile with a central driving place.
The makers of this Elise restomod drew inspiration from the early Elise racers, which had a single, centrally mounted driver’s seat.
Primarily based on the S1 Elise, the restomod is alleged to weigh simply 1,323 lbs or about 600 kg. That’s virtually 300 kg lower than the unique Elise, courtesy of carbon fibre.
The VHPK Lotus Elise restomod has a bespoke carbon fibre physique, carbon wheels and brakes. There’s just one seat mounted within the centre, which not solely helps cut back weight but additionally improves the load distribution.
Below the hood is a 1.8-liter Ok-series engine that has been closely modified to provide 250 hp, which supplies it a power-to-weight ratio of 400 hp per tonne.
Solely 35 examples of the VHPK Lotus Elise shall be produced. Order books will open in 2026.
