British sports car brand to DELAY successor to iconic 90s model – & fans say ‘it’s the right thing to do’

LOTUS are lining up a spiritual successor to the iconic Elise sports car – but fans may have to wait a little while before it’s released.

The iconic lightweight motor, which was first produced in 1996 and ran all the way through to 2021, is adored by petrolheads for being like a pocket-sized supercar – designed to be small, nimble, and tons of fun.