Lotus Elise: Already a legend

The Norfolk-based high-performance brand may be refreshing its line-up, but the success of the Elise, the two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster released in 1996, has helped to fuel the company for more than 25 years. So, what does it take to keep this icon road-ready?

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