Update: Yes We Should

The Lotus 49 is undoubtedly one of the greatest Grand Prix cars of all time. You definitely want to drive one. But how badly do you want to drive it?

Looking at the shiny blue Detroit Electric SP:01 and imagining it stealthily sneaking past perps and hipsters alike in the old city, I thought; "Wait a second, lots of awesome vehicles have been based on the Lotus Elise."

A carbon fiber (Lotus) body with 201 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration of 3.7 seconds to 62 mph. A top speed of 155 mph. A range of more than 180 miles. All in a car built in Detroit with a 30,000 mile warranty. This is the Detroit Electric SP:01.

Without even making an electric car themselves, Lotus has inadvertently made quite a few over the years. First there was the Tesla Roadster. Then Chrysler had the Europa based Circuit EV. There was a Detroit Electric-branded Elise a few years back. And now Detroit Electric is attempting a comeback with a limited…

To celebrate 21 years building the 7, Caterham designed a 2-seat, 4 cylinder roadster for the 1994 British Motor Show. Essentially the same as a 7, except with a stiffer structure due to triangular bracing in the sills. Engines and transmissions were carried over from the 7 (Rovers and Ford Duratecs fitted with 5 or …

This morning we got word that Group Lotus might be on the brink of shutting its doors forever. Not really a new rumor, but Lotus also has a history of strange PR moves. How would they take care of this one?

London’s Ace Cafe has been an integral part of British motoring culture for decades. If you show up on the right night, the Lotus Elise will be the most common car in the all-British parking lot.

I've loved Lotus ever since I've been alive. I'd give my left nut for pretty much any car to come out of the Hethel factory.

Kimi Raikkonen is a throwback racer of the highest order. He tells it like it is. He doesn't seem to spend a lot of time worrying about working out. He plays badminton with Sebastian Vettel. He has a great sense of humor. He likes drinking... a lot.