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Rob & Alex 3rd Place at Targa Rally Adelaide 2021

Rob & Alex secured 3rd Place at Targa Rally Adelaide 2021 driving their Lotus Exige Sport 410

Mount Panorama Bathurst Track Day March 2021

Another exclusive track day for Lotus sports car owners on this world famous racing circuit. 111 entries befitting the year that sees the end of Elise production, codename Type 111.

The story of why Darryl bought his first Lotus Elise sports car

Darryl bought his first Lotus Elise sports car after first seeing it 25 years ago in Las Vegas. He raced motorcycles for 30 years and the Elise fills that void of agility, speed and precision.

Targa High Country Tarmac Rally 2021 Results

The Targa High Country tarmac rally 2021 was another incredible driving event with the GT Sports Trophy podium dominated by Lotus sports cars

Best Roads For Driving Enthusiasts - Berowra to Cowan

Geoff shares one of his tips tips on the best roads for driving enthusiasts in Australia - Berowra to Cowan

Exclusive Lotus Cars Australia Mount Panorama Bathurst Track Day

An exclusive track day on the world famouns Mount Panorama Bathurst racing circuit in Australia

Video | Lotus Exige Owner Interview with Greg

We interviewed Greg to see what he thought about his Lotus ownership experience in Australia & doing Targa Tasmania with his father.

December SSC Lotus Melbourne Driving Academy Event

We held our first SSC Lotus Melbourne Driving Academy events at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit & Sandown Raceway in Victoria

VIDEO | Onboard Lotus Exige with AIM Dash at Track Night

Watch onboard video of Jonathon in his Exige with an AIM Dash at an Eastern Creek Track Night session in Sydney.

Track Night at Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park

Come and do a Track Night at Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park with 30 Lotus sports car owners enjoying exclusive track time.

Guide | Targa High Country Mount Buller Tarmac Rally Lotus Tour

No experience required. Anyone can participate in the Targa High Country Mount Buller Tarmac Rally Lotus Tour

Video - an interview with Lotus Exige Owner, Brian

We interviewed Lotus Exige sports car owner Brian to get his thoughts about his ownership experience doing track days & targa rally events.

VIDEO : Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park Track Nights

Go on board a Lotus Exige supercharged V6 at one of the Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park Track Nights

Lotus Owner Interview - Hartley & his Exige

We interviewed Hartley and asking him about what he thought about his Lotus ownership experience in Australia

How to reduce engine wear with a baffled sump for a Lotus

Lee explains how to reduce engine wear with a baffled oil sump for a Lotus Exige, Elise or Evora

Anti bump steer and increased camber steering arm for Elise or Exige

Lee explains the benefits of the Simply Sports Cars designed & engineered anti bump steer and increased camber steering arm upgrade for Lotus Elise or Exige

The benefits of Nitron Adjustable Suspension Upgrades for Elise & Exige

Lee explains the benefits of Nitron Adjustable Suspension upgrades for the Lotus Elise & Exige to use on road, track or tarmac rally

Drew does his first Targa Rally in a Lotus Elise Sports Car

Drew shares his story about doing his first Targa Rally in a Lotus Elise Sports Car for the Great Barrier Reef event in Queensland.

Motum Motion Driving Simulator in our Melbourne Dealership

We hosted the Motum Motion Driving Simulator team in our Melbourne Dealership to test out their new simulation rig. It takes track day practice to the next level.

Exclusive Lotus Track Night Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park

Join our exclusive Lotus driving group for a Track Night at Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park

Brett the fastest Exige V6 at CSCA Round 6 Eastern Creek Track Day

Brett Stevens driving a Lotus Exige V6 sports car topped the time sheets at CSCA Round 6 at Eastern Creek Sydney Motorsport Park

The Mighty Car Mods Lotus Exige S240 sports car build story

Mighty Car Mods have bought a Lotus Exige sports car for track days in Australia. See how we help them modify their car to get up to speed on track

VIDEO: The benefits of a Quaife LSD in an Exige V6 Sports Car

Richie explains the benefits of having a Quaife LSD installed in an Exige or Elise sports car that can help improve track day or targa tarmac rally performance.

Explained - The benefits of a Schroth harness for track days

We explain the benefits of getting a harness bar and Schroth driver or passenger belts for track days or targa rally driving.

Configure your new Lotus sports car online

You can now configure your new Lotus sports car online using the new website configurator created by Lotus Cars. Select paint colour, wheels, interior spec and more.

Lotus Club Track Days in Australia

There is a Lotus Club in each state of Australia that regularly hold social events, track days and other activities for driving enthusiasts

Motorsport Australia App for use at Track Days in Australia

Motorsport Australia have released a new App for iOS and Android that can be used at Track Days in Australia to save carrying your license

Lotus Approved Digital Dashboard AIM MX2E For Sale

The Lotus Approved Digital Dashboard AIM MX2E is now available in Australia for Lotus Elise and V6 Exige models from 2008 onwards. We can supply & install this new digital dashboard

Lotus Exige V6 Track Car Build with TVS1900 Charge Cooled Supercharger kit

Philip decided to get his V6 Exige track car upgraded with our TVS1900 charge cooled supercharger kit, Nitron 3 way adjustable suspension and more. Follow our latest track car build

Wakefield Park Raceway Track Day for Lotus Sports Car Owners

Lotus Cars Australia hosted another exclusive track day driving event for owners of Exige, Elise and Evora at Wakefield Park Raceway near Goulburn

Explained - What is the best car for a Targa Rally

Lotus has won multiple classes & the Targa Championship in Australia. We explain what the best car for a Targa Rally in Australia is. More than just the vehicle, we provide support for Tour or Competition Classes.

Lotus Sports Car Track Day Reviews

See what Lotus sports car owners say about our regular, exclusive, track days that we run in Sydney & Melbourne.

Australian Lotus sports car owner reviews

Read the reviews from the owners of Lotus sports cars and how owning an Elise, Exige or Evora makes them feel.

Simply Sports Cars reviews

Read some of the written reviews from owners of sports cars who have dealt with us over the years.

Sydney Motorsport Park Track Day for Lotus sports car owners

Lotus Cars Australia held another exclusive track day for owners of Elise, Exige & Evora sports cars at Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek that included trackside mechanic support and driver training

SSC Lotus Melbourne Driving Academy

Get expert tuition from experienced racing drivers to learn how to drive your Lotus sports car on the race track at Sandown Raceway or Philip Island racing circuit in Victoria

Lotus Cars Australia Sydney Motorsport Park Track Day 2020

After 7+ years of successfully running our Lotus Only Track Day at numerous iconic tracks around Australia, we are making history by returning home to run for the first time at Sydney's premier race track.

Simply Sports Cars assumes responsibility for Lotus Melbourne

Simply Sports Cars assumes responsibility for Lotus Melbourne

2020 Burrows Drive Days with Simply Sports Cars

SSC community participants can expect star treatment, with trackside mechanical and engineering support in our Lotus pit lane garage.

Burrows Drive Day

The SSC support garage had lots of track banter, car setups, fancy exhaust systems, and the crew to ensure everything was ready to run before the cars headed onto the circuit.

SSC customers enjoy the Lotus Cars Australia Winton Track Day 2019

The new Sprint R group with some well-timed handicap releases from the dummy grid in the last two sessions proved to be a massive hit with the experienced sprinters that are looking for something different.

Lotus Cars Australia Wakefield Track Day 2019

Over 70 Lotus cars, their owners and friends descended on Wakefield Park Raceway, just outside the NSW country town of Goulburn on Saturday 13th July to enjoy a day full of driving, sprinting, and for some, racing. Such is the nature of the LCA track days, there was a category for everyone.

A Lotus customer journey

There are many SSC customers in the Lotus community, and all have their own story of what prompted them to buy a Lotus and how they use it.

About the Burrows Drive Days

Find out about the Burrows Drive Day which is a private, invite only, track day in Sydney supported by Simply Sports Cars for Lotus & KTM owners.

Lotus Only Track Day Wakefield Raceway July 2018

Our famous Lotus Only Track Day event at Wakefield Raceway July 2018. Elise, Exige & Evora all on track, experienced & new drivers, road or race cars.

What is Lotus ownership in Australia like?

When you buy a Lotus we describe it as not just purchasing a vehicle but buying into a Lifestyle. Here are some photos, videos and testimonials of what that experience is like.

Lotus Evora GT430 sports car reviews

Lotus Evora GT430 sports car reviews from around the world

Burrows Track Day in Sydney June 2018

The June Burrows Drive Day. A private, invite only, track day in Sydney supported by Simply Sports Cars for Lotus & KTM owners. We have a regular booking with a limited number of places available each month.

Lotus Exige sports car reviews

Read & watch a collection of Lotus Exige sports car reviews from around the world

The Latest Lotus sports car magazine stories

The Latest Lotus sports car magazine stories from owners around Australia

How to race a X-BOW R on a Formula 1 race track

How to race a X-BOW R on a Formula 1 race track? Easy, we'll organise a trip for you to Europe where you can live the life of a rockstar racing driver with KTM.

Burrows Track Day in Sydney May 2018

The May Burrows Drive Day. A private, invite only, track day in Sydney supported by Simply Sports Cars for Lotus & KTM owners. We have a regular booking with a limited number of places available each month.

Lotus sports cars at APC Round 1 at Sandown Raceway

The Lotus Exige Sport 350 made it's season debut at the Australian Production Car series for Round 1 at Sandown Raceway.

LOTUS JOINS THE 2018 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION CAR SERIES with a Lotus Exige Sport 350 supercharged V6

Lotus joins the 2018 Australian Production Car Series with a Lotus Exige Sport 350 sports car to be driven by Grant Denyer and Tony D'Alberto

TARGA GREAT BARRIER REEF - THE OFFICIAL LOTUS TOUR 2018 - A FULLY SUPPORTED SIMPLY SPORTS CARS DRIVER EXPERIENCE

Come and join us at Targa Great Barrier Reef - The Official Lotus Tour 2018 - "A fully supported Simply Sports Cars Driver Experience"

Jeff Morton's inspirational brain cancer comeback

Here is the story about Jeff Morton's inspirational brain cancer comeback. Returning to Targa Tasmania in 2018 to win Rookie GT.

Targa Tasmania in black and white

A beautiful photo gallery from Targa Tasmania 2018 in black and white captured by Emma.

April Burrows Drive Day, a Simply Sports Cars supported track day in Sydney

The April Burrows Drive Day. A private, invite only, track day in Sydney supported by Simply Sports Cars for Lotus & KTM owners. We have a regular booking with a limited number of places available each month.

Lotus Exige sports car wins Targa Tasmania 2018

Lotus sports cars dominated the podium positions at Targa Tasmania with wins in both GT Sports Trophy and Rookie GT classes while also claiming 3rd in GT2 and 2nd in TSD.

Eleven Lotus Sports Cars participating in Targa Tasmania 2018

Just a few days away from the start of another Targa Tasmania with eleven Lotus Sports Cars participating in the 2018 rally event.

Simply Sports Cars Lotus & KTM vehicle Dealership open in Melbourne Victoria

Simply Sports Cars have now opened a Dealership in the heart of Melbourne in South Bank for Lotus and KTM sports cars, servicing, upgrades, track days and other driving experiences.

Lotus Evora 400 sports car Boss Hunting review

BOSS HUNTING borrowed the keys to the Lotus Evora 400 and joined our Lotus Only Track Day at Mount Panorama, here is their review

Lotus Evora GT430 for sale in Australia

We held a public unveil of the Lotus Evora GT430 sports car at our new Melbourne Dealership. The Evora sports car available for sale anywhere in Australia

KTM X-BOW GT now for sale in Australia

The stunning KTM X-BOW GT is now for sale in Australia along with the X-BOW R to give drivers a choice of with or without windscreen.

KTM X-BOW sports car reviews

Here is a collection of KTM X-BOW sports car reviews

Lotus sports cars at Twilight Rallysprint Round 5

It was Round 5 of the Twilight Rallysprint series with another full field of nearly 100 cars competing on a warm Sydney day that quickly cooled as the sun set.

A Lotus Only Track Day Explained

A detailed explanation of a Lotus Only Track Day run by Simply Sports Cars. An exclusive day for Lotus Owners with 40 or more vehicles enjying a full day of track time with support from the Simply Sports Cars Mechanics & Engineering Team.

Burrows Drive Day March 2018 - Lotus & KTM sports cars at a track day

The first Burrows Drive Day was held at Sydney Motorsport Park for 2018 with a group of thirteen Lotus & KTM sports car owners enjoying a full day of track day action.

Lotus Evora 400 sports car reviews

This is a collection of Lotus Evora 400 & Sport 410
​reviews from around the world, including Australia.

Lotus sports cars at twilight rally sprint in sydney

It was Round 4 of the Twilight Rallysprint series with another full field of nearly 100 cars competing on a balmy clear summer's night.

Lotus Only Track Day at Mount Panorama Bathurst

Over 70 Lotus sports car owners came along to our Lotus Only Track Day at Mount Panorama to enjoy an exclusive day at the world famous Mountain.

autofocus.net.au cars and coffee with lotus and ktm sports cars feb 2018

We went out Sunday morning to the Tramsheds to the autofocus.net.au Cars and Coffee with Lotus and KTM sports cars

Targa Tasmania - The Official Lotus Tour 2018 - A fully supported Simply Sports Cars Driver Experience

Come and join us at Targa Tasmania - The Official Lotus Tour 2018 - "A fully supported Simply Sports Cars Driver Experience"

Lotus Elise sports car reviews

A collection of Lotus Elise sports car reviews from around the world

Sydney Sports Car Track Day at Eastern Creek December 2017

Sydney Sports Car Track Day at Eastern Creek December 2017

Lotus sports cars at Twilight Rallysprint Round 3

It was Round 3 of the Twilight Rallysprint series with another full field of over 80 cars competing as the sun set over Sydney International Dragway with Jeff achieving a top 8 finish in a Lotus Exige

Lotus at Soar & Roar Festival 2017

We took a group of Lotus sports cars to Soar & Roar Festival 2017 to help raise funds for Special Olympics Australia and give kids with intellectual disabilities passenger rides around Sydney Motorsport Park.

Lotus sports cars at Twilight Rallysprint Round 2

It was Round 2 of the Twilight Rallysprint series with another full field of over 80 cars competing as the sun set over Sydney International Dragway

Simply Sports Cars at Challenge Bathurst Mount Panorama

We took 13 Lotus sports cars up to Mount Panorama for two days of track time and with support from our mechanics and engineers.

Lotus Exige wins Targa High Country 2017

We took nearly 30 Lotus sports cars to Targa High Country in 2017 and walked away with lots of happy faces and podium positions, including equal 1st in GT Sports Trophy

Burrows Drive Day photos from November 2017

The second last event for the year at the Burrows Drive Day exclusive supercar track day at Sydney Motorsport Park

Simply Sports Cars at Tough Mudder 2017

Simply Sports Cars competed in Tough Mudder to raise funds for beyondblue for the fight against mental illness

Lotus Only Track Day in October 2017 at Winton Raceway

Another great Lotus Only Track Day held at Winton Raceway with a few wet sessions mixed with drying conditions testing all drivers on the day

Lotus Evora GT430 sports car

Lotus has unveiled its most powerful road-going model ever - the Evora GT430. 430 hp, 1,299 kg, 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

Simply Sports Cars personal driver training and tuition for Lotus and KTM

At Simply Sports Cars we enjoy making sure every owner of a Lotus or KTM sports car have the opportunity to maximise the enjoyment of their vehicle. We offer personal driver training and tuition that can be tailored to your individual needs.

Lotus sports cars at Twilight Rallysprint in Sydney

We are hosting five Lotus sports car owners for the 2017/2018 Twilight Rallysprint series in Sydney. A fun late afternoon of competition with over 90 other vehicles on a challenging course at Sydney Dragway

Lotus Evora Sport 410 black sports car in JPS gold livery in Australia

It's one of the all time classic liveries that graced Lotus racing cars for many years. The black and gold from those JPS days has been applied to the Lotus Evora Sport 410 with just 1 of the 5 examples available in Australia.

Simply Sports Cars at Burrows Drive Day October 2017

Exclusive and by invite only, the Burrows Drive Day is a car lovers dream, a real life Gran Turismo day with marques from all around the world with exclusive track time at Sydney Motorsport Park

KTM & Lotus sports cars in Australia win HUSCI 2017

The KTM X-BOW & Lotus Exige dominate the Harrop Ultimate Street Car Invitational for 2017 taking 1st and 2nd place

How to drive a KTM X-BOW faster

How to drive a KTM X-BOW faster? Get 1 on 1 driver coaching and tuition by Simply Sports Cars of course.

How to use DPM mode on a Lotus Exige sports car

Lotus introduced their Dynamic Performance Management system on the Lotus Exige sports car to the world with the launch of the Exige V6 in 2012 and this is an overview of its optimum use.

How to drive an X-BOW on Red Bull Ring

So just how can you drive drive an X-BOW on Red Bull Ring? You join Simply Sports Cars of course. Check out the video from a recent trip we went on.

What is it like driving a Lotus Elise sports car in the Hunter Valley?

Watch this video by Adam Morris as he drives a Lotus Elise around the Hunter Valley in NSW, Australia.

How to do 1 minute lap times at Wakefield Park Motor Racing Circuit

We took the KTM X-BOW R for a few practice laps at Wakefield Park race track. It was the second time for Barton in an X-BOW and he managed a few 1.00 minute laps pretty easily.

New Lotus Elise MY17.5 models

New Lotus Elise MY17.5 models released in Australia. New Sprint specification and weight reductions across the range.

Lotus Elite 60th Anniversary

The first Elite or Lotus Type 14 was an ultra light two-seater coupé produced from 1958 to 1963.

Lotus going to Challenge Bathurst, Mount Panorama

Join the team that has won 4 times at the Bathurst 12 Hour and has over 10 years experience at Mount Panorama.

Stories & photos from Lotus Sports Car Drivers at Targa Tasmania 2016

A huge photo gallery & stories from Lotus Sports Car Drivers at Targa Tasmania 2016

How Jeffrey won Targa Tasmania in a Lotus Exige

Read about Jeffrey Morton's journey on the way to winning Targa Tasmania GT Sports Trophy in 2016 in a Lotus Exige Sport 350 prepared by Simply Sports Cars

LOTUS EVORA sports car MUFFLER KIT from simply sports cars

A muffler upgrade kit that sounds amazing and saves over 13kg's in weight.

lotus exige v6 baffled alloy sump from simply sports cars

A great upgrade for your Exige to reduce the risk of oil surge, great for track activities and road rallys.

Lotus at Sydney Cars & Coffee on Jones Bay Wharf

Check out the photos from the Cars & Coffee Sydney event over the weekend on Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.

Lotus Exige Sport 350 wins Targa Tasmania 2017

Jeffrey & Dennis win Targa Tasmania in their first attempt driving a Lotus Exige Sport 350. They won the GT Sports Trophy class by just over 11 minutes against seasoned Targa Rally campaigners.

A driver's experience at Targa Tasmania

Read about what Scott had to say on his experience at Targa Tasmania driving a Lotus Elise sports car.

Lotus Exige Sport 350 sports car review by CarAdvice in Australia

CarAdvice spent some time behind the wheel of the Lotus Exige Sport 350 calling it "....this is driving, pure driving..." but they also tried to work how how many cans of baked beans you can carry.

KTM Ultimate Track Tour 2017

KTM Ultimate Track Tour 2017 takes you to some of the world's greatest racing circuits Nurburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, Slovakia Ring & Red Bull Ring. Track time including laps on Nordschleife 'The Green Hell", exclusive KTM Factory Tour and much more.

Lotus Evora muffler kit upgrade

Give your Lotus Evora a more raucious sports car sound with this muffler kit upgrade from Simply Sports Cars in Sydney, Australia. Better sound and saves weight too.

Lotus Sports Cars at CSCA Round 2 at Sydney Motorsport Park

Lotus Sports Cars competing in CSCA for Round 2 of the series at Sydney Motorsport Park taking on the North Circuit in mixed weather conditions.

Lotus Targa Rally Vehicle Preparation by Simply Sports Cars

Lotus at the Burrows Drive Day photos March 2017

Lotus at the Burrows Drive Day held on Sydney Motorsport Park with Simply Sports Cars & The Formula Company. A wet & dry day with McLaren, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and other marques joining the fun at this invite only track day.

KTM X-BOW FOR SALE IN AUSTRALIA FROM SIMPLY SPORTS CARS

KTM X-BOW now available for road registration in Australia.

The Innovations of Lotus Sports Cars & Colin Chapman

A short video documentary that runs through the innovations of Lotus Sports Cars & how Colin Chapman's unique approach to designing cars can be seen in todays model range.

What are the resale values like on Lotus Sports Cars?

What are the resale values like on Lotus Sports Cars after a few years of Ownership compared to other marques?

The Top 5 Upgrades for a Lotus Elise

What are the Top 5 Upgrades that any Lotus Elise Owner should have on their sports car?

Lotus Sports Cars Are Rare & Unique

Lotus Sports Cars Are Rare & Unique. Throughout the company's eight decades, it is innovation on road and track that has been key in delivering success. At the root of our DNA is Colin Chapman's obsession with light weight. "Simplify, then add lightness", he said.

The Lotus Community in Australia

The Lotus Community in Australia is quite vibrant with lots of passionate enthusiasts who love to drive. It is an enthusiastic group who use Club Lotus Australia and local Forums to share stories and more

Lotus Sports Cars at Targa High Country Mount Buller 2016

Lotus Elise, Exige & Evora 400 competed at Targa High Country supported by Simply Sports Cars. Ashton gave his newly built Lotus Eleven its first tarmac rally run along with 16 other Lotus Owners. Check out the wrap up and photo gallery.

Lotus Exige Sport 350 to race in Targa Australia

The brand new Lotus Exige Sport 350 will be competing in Targa Australia 2017 driven by Grant Denyer & Dale Moscatt. The first shakedown event will be Targa High Country in Mount Buller, Victoria.

Lotus Elise wins Harrop Ultimate Street Car Invitational 2015

On October 25-26, Harrop held it's inaugural HUSCI (Harrop Ultimate Street Car Invitational) Competition. Together with Jeff Morton, a Simply Sports Car Customer we went there to see how his modified Lotus Elise stacks up against some pretty serious competition. They were in for a bit of a surprise...

Lotus Only Track Day October 2015

After two very popular Lotus Only Track Days held at Wakefield Park in NSW, we're heading to Victoria for the last Lotus Only Track Day of 2015 on November 21st.

Harrop Performance Centre becomes Simply Sports Cars Dealer

Harrop Performance Centre has been appointed as the latest
Simply Sports Cars representative providing servicing & upgrades for the Lotus community in Victoria.

Donut King Lotus Exige Cup R wins Challenge Class at Phillip Island

After a punishing race, Tony Alford and Mark O'Connor managed to secure the class win last weekend at the finish of the second round of the Australian GT at Phillip Island in their Lotus Exige Cup R.

Simply Sports Cars supports the Donut King Lotus Exige at Phillip Island

Round 2 of the Australian GT will be held at Phillip Island this weekend. We have been very busy preparing the Donut King Lotus Exige Cup R so Tony Alford and Mark O'Connor can compete in the Challenge class, confident to come away with the championship lead.