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Yes, obviously it’s heavy. No, that doesn’t mean it feels like driving a bus.

A go cart is far lighter than a Lotus Elise. Would you expect the Elise to feel like a bus in comparison?

I test drove a Model S years ago. It definitely felt like a bus the moment you turned the steering wheel. There is no substitute for weight reduction when it comes to handling.

Go Karts are probably a slightly poor example given that they are probably the most direct driving you can get short of a cheap formula car

An Elise feels rather like a go-kart on steroids and amphetamines.

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