Just found this today, sorry if this has already been posted but i want able to find anything when i searched for it. Basically lotus is completely redesigning their cars. This is the Elise which is going to be the least expensive of their line up.
2015 Lotus Elise Concept at 2010 Paris Motor Show - KickingTires
The attached pictures are the new cars
Lotus Elan
Lotus Elise
Lotus Esprit