The Lotus Elise has all the time been about light-weight efficiency, however Analogue Automotive has taken that philosophy to an excessive with its new VHPK restomod. The primary buyer automobile is now full, one yr after the mission was introduced.
Based mostly on a first-generation Elise S1, the VHPK is stripped again and rebuilt virtually utterly. A light-weight carbon-fibre physique helps preserve mass down, whereas the most important change inside is a single carbon-fibre bucket seat positioned within the centre.
The motive force sits precisely the place you’ll anticipate in a way more unique machine. The cabin is intentionally minimal, with air-con and a detachable carbon hardtop out there as choices.
Analogue retains the unique Rover Okay-Sequence engine relatively than changing it. Displacement grows from 1.8 to 1.9 litres, with upgraded internals serving to produce 250 hp. That energy reaches the rear wheels by way of a close-ratio five-speed handbook gearbox and limited-slip differential.
The chassis will get multi-way dampers, cast wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes, with an lively suspension setup additionally out there.
Manufacturing is proscribed to simply 35 automobiles, with costs beginning at £350,000 ($472,500) together with the donor Elise S1. That’s critical cash for an Elise, however that is hardly a traditional one.
