By Ayush Arya
Copyright timesnownews
Analogue Automotive has unveiled the Lotus Elise Restomod VHPK: a stripped-back, single-seat reinterpretation of the original Elise S1 that takes Lotus’ lightweight philosophy to the extreme. At just 600 kg, the VHPK is even lighter than the already featherweight original and wraps its entire body and cockpit in carbon fibre to slash every possible gram. Power comes from a heavily reworked Rover K-series engine now making 250 bhp. Thanks to forged and billet internals, it’s built to handle serious abuse. Combined with the ultra-low mass, that translates to a power-to-weight ratio of 400 bhp per tonne, putting it on par with a modern 911 Turbo. The layout mirrors the single-seat Elise racers from the early-2000s Autobytel Lotus Championship. A central driving position improves balance and puts the driver exactly where they belong. The cabin and steering wheel are pure carbon fibre. Production will be brutally limited: only 35 hand-built cars, each individually numbered. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but with this level of engineering and exclusivity, it will sit firmly in high-end supercar territory. Also Read: VinFast VF 7 Base Variant Features Explained: Best Option Under Rs 21 Lakh? The VHPK channels the spirit of the first Elise launched 30 years ago, a car that weighed under 907 kg and rewrote the rulebook on lightweight sports cars. While most of the industry moves toward electrification and technology overload, the VHPK is unapologetically analogue, built for purists who want steering feel, throttle response and nothing else getting in the way.
