It's ten years since the launch of the original Elise. Costing less than £20K, it arrived on the market as close to a track car as you could get while still being useable on a daily basis. However, despite loving the concept of a stripped-out lightweight, most owners loaded their Elises with numerous options, pushing up the price and weight.

Enthusiasts will hope that the return to a 'purer' version of the quintessential sports car will spur other manufacturers to follow suit.