TW Auto Limited, Hong Kong, took six months to create an all-carbon-fiber version of the 2002 Type 72 JPS Lotus Elise. It was made for Jimmy Wong. The Elise already weighs in at 66 to 88 pounds.
Carbon fiber is a lightweight material that can be used to make performance cars. However, a carbon fiber car may be too costly. However, someone tried it anyway.
This is a Type 72 JPS Lotus Elise, built in 2002 (or re-built). TW Auto Limited placed an order for a Chinese client.
TW Auto, a Hong Kong-based company, has completely replaced the interior and exterior of the vehicle with custom-made carbon fiber panels. What weight has the Lotus Elise shaved? 66 to 88 lbs (or approximately 40 kg).
The diet included a lighter KW suspension and Lotus Racing exhaust, JP Racing tires, and a larger air intake.
TW took 6 months to complete the Elise re-work for Jimmy Wong.
We were not able to provide any details about the cost.