This is The Best Lotus Elise I Have Ever Driven.

[@MrCarrera28]

Great video. Not personally a Lotus fan, however I appreciate the way you convey your passion for the brand without being one eyed or unrealistic.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

That's my aim! Thanks for watching

[@seivaDsugnA]

Yeh, he is good at this. I have an Elise and am fairly blasè about it.🏁🦐

[@hansvaneijck]

Great video and a great channel! I’m proud owner of a 2017 mark 1 CUP250 here in the Netherlands in military grey. With some 3500 Miles on the clock i’m starting to know the car a little better and it’s an absolute joy to drive on b-roads, especially in Germany.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's a brilliant car everywhere!

[@bong4538]

Glad I'm not the only one not a fan of alcantara 😅

[@tomatodamashi]

Right now I'm saving up for my first Lotus. I probably need another year or two, but I can't wait to buy an Elise. It has been my dream car since I first saw one in 2002!

[@AutoSugar]

That's awesome - I just did that and got my first one 2 years ago, and it was totally worth it - you won't regret it!

[@tylerwright497]

Did yuh get a lotus?

[@tomatodamashi]

@@tylerwright497 Yes, I did about 2 years ago. My Elise is so much fun! Now, I need to decide if I want to keep it or save up for the Emira.

[@tylerwright497]

tomatodamashi keep it, the emira just looks like a basic car

[@ricardorodrigues3508]

@@tomatodamashi i love the emira looks and quality (apparently) but you will loose that special light nimble handling since the emira is almost twice the weight of an elise cup

[@JohnCarlyle]

Thumbs up for not trying to sell me a Hoover 👍 Plus a great video 😎

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers!

[@stephenclark8859]

JayEmm on Cars As all ways great report PS great shirt and hat combo

[@taotoo2]

He tried to sell you a lotus instead

[@alecboyyes]

I saw this in the window driving past this morning, the JPS livery made me do a double-take. Always brings up memories of Ayrton Senna. They have one that looks a bit like a Rothmans Williams, if only I had the money.... Nice to see you on a road near me, it's a great road for having a blast even in something as modest as my old Focus.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I think the one you describe is the "Sprint" coloured one, a unique car

[@alecboyyes]

JayEmm on Cars It's a looker that's for sure :-)

[@chrissydenham6668]

Thanks James.What a treat! You would have to be mad not to fall for this stunning car! My favourite review on the channel this year. Cheers.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Chris!

[@Element_y]

Sir you just got yourself a subscriber. American here living in the UK, and Lotus has been my dream car ever since I saw my first one back in 1994 (S4S model Esprit), and its a life-long dream/goal of mine to own one. Now that I'm here in the UK, I plan to visit the factory and maybe one day be able to test drive one.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Chris! A factory visit is a must

[@Element_y]

Heck yeah, one of the first things I plan to do this summer. If you're ever about in Cambridgeshire (I live there) doing an event or something, let us know!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I'm never far! Drop me a line on [e-mail]

[@2007PHATE]

Had a look round this car in the Garage at Stratton yesterday. Totally fell in love with it.

[@Demgar1]

Just got my 1st gen Cup 250 in Kawasaki Green. Sooo happy with it. Thanks for the advice Jay! Now for the hard wait until spring when I can take the top off and really enjoy it!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Excellent colour combo!

[@jmmeares]

I'm so greatly appreciative of your videos Jay. I've watched most of them and many multiple times. You are one of the reasons I bought an 18 Cup 250. I'm so happy I did and again so grateful you're videos helped me make the right decision. Keep up the good work 👍

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Jeremy. Where did you buy from?

[@jmmeares]

Simply Sports Cars Sydney Australia. 😁

[@jmmeares]

You'll have to ask them for a referral fee 😂👌 seriously though as a consumer I appreciate your honesty and you do a great job of flying the Lotus flag.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Haha Lotus don't even respond to my emails, but if you let your dealer know I was helpful maybe one day they will! Simply have a great reputation over in Oz it seems

[@jmmeares]

JayEmm on Cars hahaha I'm surprised they don't answer your emails. Yes Simply are good and considering the next closest dealer would be around 10,000kms away they really don't have to be.

[@donphobos]

You always get a thumbs up from me, when I watch your videos. But I was mentally pushing the thumbs up twice for not having the commercial half way :-)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's always appreciated

[@AutoSugar]

Amazing video! I so wish that the Cup 250 had been available in the states -- ah well, if any still exist in 25 years I will try to import one. Amazing vid Jay Em!

[@justaddafan]

I have the same Nitrons. They are amazing in that they settle the car's ride but have increased spring rate that reduces roll and improves steering response. Great upgrade.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Do you happen to know which ones they are? Nitron do a few

[@justaddafan]

I saw helper springs and just 5 coils in the front. This is the 46mm NTR, single adjustable with the "club sport" spring set.

[@brendankeenanFF]

Awesome review. So honest. Pulled the trigger on a 111R yesterday.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I bought an S today :D I'm going to use it daily as it's my only car right now. I bought it from a guy who used it every day, who bought it from a guy who also used it every day.

[@brendankeenanFF]

Mister Nobody wow! How many k’s / miles?

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

@@brendankeenanFF About 79k, but it used to be a track car and was fully restored and put back to factory spec 5 years ago (all brand new engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension, dash cluster direct from Lotus) by a specialist and was used as a show car until I bought it. It's like a new car in an old body. While at it they also fitted all the interior trim options, re-trimmed probax memory foam seats and a DAB radio which is nice :)

[@andychapman3100]

Brilliant video and commentary; much enjoyed, thank you!

[@hjr.holland]

Hooray! Lotus is back on the channel 👍. Keep ‘em coming 😀

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yep! I will always make sure there is cool Lotus content to come

[@englishbybarnes9731]

Having already had an SC Elise, which was a great car to have owned and to have driven I may just put this on my provisional shopping list as an alternative to an Exige 350 sport ... which was my first idea.This video may just have convinced me, but must try an Exige first ... thanks for your great Lotus content Jay Em!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

My pleasure

[@jameswingrove7421]

Wow, wow, wow! What a car. That is by far the best car you’ve had on your channel bar none. It’s stunning in those JPS colours and sounds wonderful for a 4 pot. I don’t often get excited by cars in videos, but this has given me “the fizz” to quote James May. Now to hold my bank manager to ransom for the funds needed to buy it...

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Or Alex at Stratton, they do finance

[@jameswingrove7421]

JayEmm on Cars I couldn’t afford it, as much as I’d want to

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Loved the video James , that JPS Lotus is an amazing car 🙂

[@mr.wiggles7535]

When I want to drool over a Lotus, I come to JayEmm

[@anthonyhawkins592]

Wow that is good! Thanks very much Regards Anthony

[@hogster5935]

Really sucks no more new in USA or the Cup 250 ever made it. I plan to buy an older Elise. Work it close to a cup 250. Great vid and thanks!!!!

[@ЕвгенийЛенков-ъ4й]

Such beautiful wheels!

[@jakecox565]

Great to see you on Friday night at the Adrian Flux meet, was awesome talking to you about your Evora! If you ever want to have a drive of boosted GT86 just let me know!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Would love to Jake! Drop me a mail on [e-mail]

[@jakecox565]

Sweet, Sent one over :)

[@SlatsSSN21]

we will have a beer soon James - very jealous!! awesome car, awesome video!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I look forward to it

[@toycorpukebayworldwideship5761]

Your making me a fan of lotus, Im really starting to see the appeal. Totally understood you on the steak. Both exquisite but the fillet is just that little more special

[@ThorburnJ]

On the Evora 400 and track days - I did a Lotus on Track day at Silverstone on the GP circuit in April and there were a number of Evora 400 and Sport 410's running on the day, along with a McLaren 720S.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Interesting, I had heard reports of them being booted off Silverstone

[@ThorburnJ]

There was no static test on the day, dunno if they were running a drive by check. None of them seemed to be pushing that hard though (I even passed a couple in my S1 Elise) but there was an early NA Evora that was absolutely flying round, along with a couple fast Exige V6s. Published limit for the day was 105db static & 102db drive by

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yeah Silverstone never does statics, but I have heard them getting chucked off because of the drive by.

[@johnalexandersson6977]

Love this video. And also the hat ! Hejja Sverige.

[@karlx19]

Yep, worth it to make an Elise change gear a lot nicer 😊

[@nathanwood1506]

Hi Jay! I'm aware of how Lotus oriented this channel is but I was never hooked to them. One of the reasons is their affiliation with Proton and now Geely as I have been a long time user of a Proton Wira since the 90's (I'm Malaysian myself). After seeing the joy you have driving this car it has changed my perspective about the brand and that I should give it a chance. One day I'll visit a Lotus dealer and see if I can fit in a test drive ;) Fantastic video!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Nathan, you won't regret it!

[@StakedWealth369]

I will buy one for the weekend joy and track use.

[@leongiles3496]

Hello from Sweden (new subscriber) Loved this video for several reasons... the Lotus, your presentation and the Swedish cap! Other things I have noticed... a lot of those minor roads seem familiar... I was born and raised and spent my early years in Essex... (Billericay / Bradwell on Sea) with regular trips to Tiptree, Maldon and Colchester... and the Hedinghams... Is mid-north Essex your home? No matter... great channel - all the best from Sweden

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

The advertising stickers for spark plugs, tyres and suspension make it look like a council estate special.

[@digiovanniracing]

Jay, you should totally start a podcast!

[@kostyantyngrytsuk8539]

To be honest, almost looks like something a guy in New Zealand would make in his shed out the back of his house, with very little money, and a few mates helping. Maybe that's not a bad thing... p.s Love the shirt. Looks great with the hat.

[@reginaldmorton2162]

That shifter is killer..

[@smileyspeedster]

Lovely car. The rusty toelink does look a bit scary.

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Cracking looking Lotus nice car to drive on the A140 James love the colour scheme can see these only going up and up in value nice camera work 😉🎥

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Paul!

[@1183newman]

Now that is 1 lovely looking elise

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Isn't it just?

[@1970boggy]

Amazing You sir have just talked me back into buying another Lotus!!!!! Was going to replace our M240i with an M2 Comp however a new X3 for the Mrs and another Elise variant sounds way better :-) So, 4 x Elise R's 2 x Elise SC's (S2 & S3) 1x Exige S S2 1 x Elise S (S3) 1 x 2 11 1 x Lotus Evora NA & Counting :-) Seriously amazing video ! I'm back in Love !

[@Alexbrake5]

Mr Boggy, Ill happily assist you on your exciting journey back in to the brand.. Feel free to call me and I will help you find your 11th Lotus :-) 01508 530491 (Alex Stratton Motor Company)

[@1970boggy]

Alexander Brake I’ve dealt with Guy previously, purchased a new 111R from Stratton’s He knows me well

[@Alexbrake5]

Hopefully we get the opportunity to have you back as a returning customer I always ensure repeat clients are looked after accordingly. Guy left Stratton a few years ago but we still keep in touch. I do have another Black 250 Cup in stock on a 2017 plate with 2500 miles on the clock if that may be of interest?

[@1970boggy]

Alexander Brake Yup I’ve seen it, I’ve got an experience day booked at the factory on Sunday 1st July. I’ll be in touch and thank you for the response. Stratton’s have always been a pleasure to deal with

[@Kentworlds]

Mr Boggy yeahhh buddy :)))

[@2007PHATE]

Do love that stretch of road!

[@colinhardy7203]

Terrific vid as always. Thanks...

[@Marine475]

That's one special car. That being said, I don't understand why they use CF for front and rear aero bits when those are essentially disposable on a track car.

[@klasseact6663]

Love this channel🇺🇸

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@JB-F10-M5]

From on Jay to another that Car is the Jack Russels genitalia’s 👌🏽 it’ looks like it’s based on the Jps lotus F1 Car from my youth. I am very very impressed and being over 6.3 they have never been a legitimate option. However I would consider surgery to have that particular car 😊

[@JayEmmOnCars]

At 6'3 you have a chance

[@Punisher9419]

Pretty cool but I would stick a highly tuned Rover K series in it instead though. I think that's just my preference of engines though.

[@citic101]

Great video .......... love the shirt ! ..... ( not ) ......... Every lotus looks so great .....

[@stephenagnew670]

What a great car luv it my sought of car good vid 5 star

[@calbogie286]

Hi JayEmm, great takes on the Lotus'. I've pretty watched all off them, in fact, your reviews pretty much sold me on buying an Elise. I've been looking for a functional wing for a few years now and, although you don't like this one haha, I love it! I know the Reverie guys still make it but the problem lies with the mounts. The question is, do you know if the boot lid was able to fully open with that wing on the John Player's cup 250? What a beauty ride! Thanks

[@chrisogrady28]

I live for the synthwave outro

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Haha it's a good'un isn't it? Might change it soon I hate YTers who keep using the same tunes

[@paulclark3]

Nice one - great vid on a awesome version of my favorite car. Would be very interested to see and hear your views on the 1.6 sport/sprint. I run a 1.6 Sport here in Western Australia and have done as a daily driver for over 12 months now - I love it and the fact that you can use more of it’s available performance more of the time and that due to its gearing and paucity of torque, you have to be engaged and up it to reap the best of it .. keep up the great work on Lotus content 😉

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers Paul, as mentioned in the video that was the plan - but the day before the vid it got sold!

[@lewbarrett]

Another solid Lotus video. JayEmm on Cars at its best. Assume you bought it and a year later discovered you could only keep one Lotus. Which car goes?

[@garybanbury]

Great car & review! Sadly the alitech gear shifter is discontinued shame ! not sure if an alternative exists?

[@ephancock]

Really great review! I love my S1 Evora more than any car I've ever owned but this review sure made me miss my 111R Elise. Jay, I know modified cars isn't really your thing but I'm sure loads of us "Lotus Guys in particular" would love to hear your thoughts on an Elise K20 whether it be supercharged or not. Have you ever driven one? I'd love to know.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Watch this space...

[@AutoSugar]

Would love to see this too!

[@tezzaboi7953]

Great car great video👏👏👏

[@amphilbey]

Great video. Will Jean-Marc Gales be inviting you to the Lotus SUV press launch in 2020? Surely has to as the best Lotus channel on KZbin.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Lotus don't answer my emails. I get no support from the factory for the channel, only dealers like Stratton

[@amphilbey]

Sure, appreciate it's not official. I see a lot of KZbin channel vloggers seem to get invited to launches by other manufacturers these days e.g. Jaguar. They should share some cars with you!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I wish they would!

[@Alexbrake5]

This car is still currently available. We have competitive funding options available for this Cup 250. If anyone would like any information on this car feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@LotoroE]

Got all giddy when I saw that Alitech shifter unit, went to see how much they are only to see they discontinued it LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AGO!! So upset right now... :(

[@azteka6103]

Because of this car i moved to England

[@chrisremovalman5009]

Quality video 👍

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers!

[@zzhughesd]

JayEmm!!! Elise 220 1.8 or Exige S V6 standard, had a S2 Year 2000 1.8 200 odd before and the V6 2013 13, sold both back 18 months ago, want to re buy into Lotus again, got the itch, which one, V6 or faster Elise???

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I'd get the Exige personally

[@MrAndyj007]

good work jay

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@chakwowu6825]

Very interested in the shifter. What brand is it ? Thanks

[@dr.mattpavlic305]

What is the name of the shifter and where can it be bought? I have a 2006 Elise and missed out on the open shifter, and I was thinking about somehow trying to get the 350 shifter fitted, but this one seems like a better solution...

[@saulespino2510]

The shifter puts the Pagani shifter to shame!

[@Turboman_64]

Wow nice machine indeed! But to be honest if i will be able to afford it i will buy an Exige over an Elise in the next few years.

[@cib2413]

This really does seem like an ideal road car and track car, but how quick is it really? How does it compare to the speed of the Exige, Evora or FD RX-7?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

On a smaller track you wouldn't shake, it you would need somewhere big and fast like silverstone for the power deficit to be obvious

[@steveferguson8625]

Stunning!

[@TokyoOlympics2020]

Is that a real Evora GTE in the background?

[@JPTHRICE]

looks lovely

[@EvoraGT430]

I think it's sold already!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Oh really? I would not be surprised!

[@andrejonsson9014]

Love the hat!

[@Chrissy-H]

What a gorgeous car... and probably the closest car you've reviewed to my own series 2 Exige cup 240. Now... tell me... WHERE DO I BUY THAT SHIFTER?!?!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

InoKinetic I believe

[@Chrissy-H]

Thanks! I'll get in touch with them... I've been trying to keep my car totally original, but the lotus shifter housing is just a bit flexier than I'd like, especially for track driving.

[@anthonyhawkins592]

Hey Jay! Awesome car. Any ideas on the price of the gearbox including fitting?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's not as expensive as you might think, I believe under 2k all in. www.alitechprecision.co.uk/alitech-lotus-shifter

[@thunderfox]

I'd give this more than one like if I could!

[@jiahaoleow4270]

if lotus elise use honda k20 with supercharge，that really nice

[@mrt.789]

Hey jay you mentioned exige v6 or 350 as a different car from this. In what particulars do you think they are different ? Would be better to have 200kg less or a more powerful engine ?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It really depends what you want from a car. The Exige has a better noise, more supercar dimensions and presence, but the Elise is a sweeter handling car and more suited to roads

[@ThorburnJ]

Odd that they'd cover it in JPS logos if used for sprinting - I've seen people have to cover those up by the scrutineers as they've been classed as tobacco advertising! Any idea how much that'll be going up for sale at? Looks stunning - although I'd probably lose some of the stickers and badges...

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's up now at 49995

[@ThorburnJ]

Certainly not cheap, but compared to say the Cup 260 I'm sure someone will snap it up.

[@Kentworlds]

Wicked man

[@Keroppikun]

“Good choice, Sir!” I do wonder just how many female Lotus drivers there are in the U.K. and around the world? For the lady enthusiast surely a great match, too?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Certainly, and I do know a few lady Lotus owners. However 98% of my audience are male!

[@hugol.7612]

Alitech stoped making shifters for Elise?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Sadly yes! Announced just after filming

[@hugol.7612]

JayEmm on Cars Anywhere else to get open shifter like that for Elise?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Inokinetic, but it's not the same

[@hugol.7612]

So not as good then

[@elcasho]

JPS! Subscribed

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@KevinMcLaren71]

Love it!

[@LawrenceTimme]

Was that a gte behind you at the start?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yep!

[@LawrenceTimme]

JayEmm on Cars damn it looks so sexy

[@zzkamikazezz]

Can anyone help on where that rear wing was from?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I'll ask

[@zzkamikazezz]

JayEmm on Cars Hey James, any joy?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Unfortunately not

[@paulwiltshire1285]

“ this fifty thousand pound car”. Just a slip of the tongue? Wonder what it did sell for? Whatever, didn’t know this existed, thanks!

[@gmartineza8775]

If Horacio Pagani modded a Lotus

[@Kentworlds]

Be nice to go for a Lotus run... let me know chaps

[@davidhartley2926]

Hahaha, that steering wheel is smaller, but that steering wheel is far away......

[@1918B]

superb

[@garymurraya]

Any thoughts on how easy or impossible to get up angles, curbs with angles or multi story car parks....?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Very difficult in this due to the front splitter

[@chrisdavidson911]

you know how they've always said that the nicest or most enjoyable 911 to drive on the road is always the cheapest one... how do Lotuses fair in that way?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Not the same, as even a hardcore Lotus is quite compliant usually - you wouldn't want to daily a 911 GT3 RS but you could easily do it with an Evora GT430

[@freddiekarno1162]

A Chav-tastic car. Wow.

[@grossmeister1181]

Sverige! Sverige!

[@thetumanshow]

Those rods were quite rusty

[@hipasozol]

S T U N N I N G

[@julianalderson6996]

cheers nice'

[@TheJavonplayer]

That has my last name on it

[@jonathanrobinson73]

i live in sweden .....wots with the Swedish hat ...