Highlights Supercharged Toyota engine good for 218 bhp Weighs in at just 935kg Six-speed manual Extensive service history Targa top Overview The early 2000s were a tumultuous time for British motor manufacturing, but Lotus managed to navigate these troubled waters and stay afloat.

They had originally sourced the engines for the Exige from Rover, but had to look overseas for the Series 2, with Toyota supplying their high-revving 2ZZ-GE four-cylinder engine.

Observant bidders will have already noticed the all-important ’S’ at the end of this car’s name.

This marks it out as having something rather special: a supercharger.

This mechanically forced induction adds about 30bhp to the engine’s performance, allowing it to vault from zero to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds.

The car’s low weight — at 930 kilograms — helps to achieve this spirited performance, as well as contributing to its superb handling and excellent stopping power.

All this combines into an all-round excellent level of perfo...