Collector – Lotus Elise GT1

What could the fine and agile Lotus Elise and its sporty descendant, the GT1, have in common? A legendary name and Colin Chapman's motto: "Rules are made for the interpretation of wise men and the obedience of fools."

Published on 08/10/2021 à 11:00

Gautier Calmels

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Collector – Lotus Elise GT1

The end of the 1990s saw the most incredible GTs ever to emerge from the fertile imagination of engineers compete against each other. The FIA ​​got its hands on the BPR championship in 1997 and came up with regulations allowing a road car, approved in a single copy, to take to the track on the most beautiful tracks, including the circuit of 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Gautier Calmels

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