Here iIn America, the Lotus Elise is a hallowed mid-engine sports car focused entirely on providing an exceptional driving experience. What many folks Stateside don't know is that Renault built an ...

It’s doubtful we will ever see the likes of the Lotus 340R and Renault Sport Spider again – at least, not from their modern-day parent companies. Each was a courageous step into the unknown, led by a ...

Alpine isn’t Renault’s only recent attempt to beat Lotus at its own game. In 1996, it introduced the Renault Sport Spider, a topless, mid-engine sports designed to be as light and as fun as possible.

The Renault Sport Spider was France’s bold attempt to build a true lightweight sports car, but despite its innovation and striking design, it was doomed from the very beginning. Here’s the story of a ...