# Commemorative British Sportscars The Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Edition Packs a Mean Punch By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-elise-20th-anniversary References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/lotus-elise-20th-anniversary-special-edition/36628/) & [lotuscars](http://www.lotuscars.com/lotus-elise) The Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition vehicle celebrates the 20th birthday of the now-iconic car. This vehicle is inspired by -- and replaces -- its predecessor the Elise S Club Racer. This vehicle is powered by a [1.8-Liter supercharged engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-gr-supra-a90-final-edition) that can zoom along from zero to 100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds and can hit a top speed of 237 km/h. First unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 1995, the Lotus Elise truly caught the eye, going on to become the [most successful Lotus model ever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport). The Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition is inspired by that vehicle but blends its classy, [iconic appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40) with 2015-era features and performance for a vehicle that seamlessly blends the best of old and new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Commemorative Sportscars:** Opportunity to create limited edition sports cars that celebrate milestones or anniversaries in the automotive industry, combining classic design with modern features and technology. - **Supercharged Engines:** Opportunity to develop and integrate more powerful and efficient engines in automotive manufacturing, increasing vehicle speed and performance with reduced environmental impact. - **Iconic Design Blends:** Opportunity to combine classic and vintage elements with modern technology and features to create unique and iconic designs that appeal to consumers who value both retro and modern aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can create limited edition sports cars that celebrate milestones or anniversaries, and incorporate more advanced and eco-friendly engines and technologies to increase speed and performance in future models. - **Automotive Engineering:** Automotive engineers can develop and integrate more powerful and efficient engines to enhance overall vehicle performance and fuel efficiency in future vehicle models. - **Automotive Design:** Automotive designers can create vehicle designs that blend vintage and modern elements to appeal to consumers who value both aesthetics and performance in future vehicle models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive Sports Car Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-advanced-performance.md) - [British Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-eletre.md) - [Retro 70s-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seven.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeya.md) - [Celebratory Miniature Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-20-years-edition.md) - [Fully Electric Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-grand-tourer.md) - [British Electric Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-132.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md)