LOTUS ELISE TO U.S.
After a long delay since its late-1990s introduction in Europe, Lotus Cars
USA says it will federalize and import the teeny Elise two-seat roadster
to the U.S. in 2003, according to reports from AutoWeek magazine. Lotus
Cars USA CEO Arnie Johnson told the weekly that the Elise will sport a
120-hp engine and will cost $38,500 when it goes on sale in the States.
The Elise will replace the Esprit, which ends a decades-long run in the
same year.
After a long delay since its late-1990s introduction in Europe, Lotus Cars
USA says it will federalize and import the teeny Elise two-seat roadster
to the U.S. in 2003, according to reports from AutoWeek magazine. Lotus
Cars USA CEO Arnie Johnson told the weekly that the Elise will sport a
120-hp engine and will cost $38,500 when it goes on sale in the States.
The Elise will replace the Esprit, which ends a decades-long run in the
same year.