Even at 60 HP & No Aerodynamics, the 1962 Lotus Elan DESTROYED Corvettes on Track

Witness the ultimate underdog story in motorsports! We take a deep dive into the legendary 1962 Lotus Elan—a featherlight sports car packing a mere 60 horsepower and a design that defied conventional aerodynamics. So how did this little British roadster manage to consistently DESTROY much larger, more powerful V8 machines like the Corvette on the racetrack? Colin Chapman's brilliant philosophy of "add lightness" is put to the ultimate test. Learn about the groundbreaking backbone chassis, its incredible handling characteristics, and the racing pedigree that allowed a car with humble specs to punch way above its weight class.