Mark H Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 • Elisa Artioli returns to Lotus 22 years after launch of Elise • Lotus Elise named after Elisa • Surprise reunion with the first ever production line built Lotus Elise • Lotus visit includes her first-ever track laps in a Lotus Reunited with the iconic car that bears her name, Elisa Artioli paid tribute to one of the most renowned and lightweight sports cars ever made, the Lotus Elise, and drove her first ever laps of the Hethel test track. Returning to the home of Lotus in Hethel, Elisa was reunited with the second Elise ever built, and the first built down the production line, a car with which she was photographed 1996. As well as the surprise reunion with the Elise, she took to the famous Hethel test track for a series of laps behind the wheel in a Lotus Exige Sport 410 and Evora GT410 Sport. The granddaughter of Lotus’ then Chairman, Romano Artioli, Elisa was the original inspiration for the car’s name, and was present for its launch in 1995. This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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