Lotus cars deviates from the usual specifications among high performance cars that includes huge engines, increased cylinders with space age technology and many others. Lotus defines high performance by its simplicity and candor. Lotus Elise, a mid engine roadster introduced in 1994 set its mark on the true definition of a pure sports car with high performance. It is lightweight, weighing less than a ton with a four cylinder engine however, driving with Elise enables for a smooth, responsive ride and fast enough with a top speed of 150 mph. Also, this is a two seat passenger car with spartan interiors and an exceptional, alluring exterior design. Indeed, Lotus Elise proved that its different specifications led it to be a high performance car.