Lotus Europa S (2006) What a let down.

Now I like Lotus. Lotus produce cars that are not based on fads or fashion, they are just well made, fast, dynamic sports cars, low to the ground and fun to drive. I have grown to love the Elise and Exige - they give excellent performance and a thrilling drive.

So what was behind the expensive, odd looking, unresponsive Europa S? Someone please enlighten me!

The Europa S is priced at £32,995, so not whopping by Supercar standards. But I say expensive because it doesn't have the speed or power (never mind the looks!) to compete with others in its price bracket - for example the Porsche Boxter.

In fact it has the same power as the new Audi TT - and Audi are charging £8,000 less for their motoring genius.

If you are a Lotus fan, please point out what I am missing about the Europa! In my opinion, not even die hard Lotus fans will not be rushing out to buy this one.


Performance:

Top Speed: 140 mph, 197bhp @ 5400rpm, 0-60mph: 5.5sec

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Where have you driven Supercars?

Where is the best place to drive Supercars?

I suppose somewhere with no speed cameras or trigger happy traffic police must be high in the ratings. I live near North Wales which is renowned for nasty hidden speed cameras so they are never far from my mind.

Beautiful scenery is important as well. The link between Nice and Monaco is a Supercar haven, with beach and mountains, and a speedy motorway to travel upon, into Italy and beyond.

One place to avoid is the aptly named road of death in Bolivia - pictured above. Can you believe this road is actually open and in use?

Here’s to safe and happy Supercar driving!

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