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2001 Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer - Exceptional Example with Incredible Specification & Full Service History There are few sports cars that so perfectly capture the essence of driving purity as the Lotus Elise. Light, agile, and utterly engaging, the Series 2 represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ minimalist performance philosophy — a car that distils everything great about the combustion-engine sports car into one exhilarating package. This stunning Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer was supplied new by H. R. Owen, Canary Wharf on 21st June 2001 to its first owner in Richmond, Surrey, and is finished in the highly desirable Cobalt Blue Metallic with a Black leather interior. It boasts one of the most comprehensive specifications we’ve ever seen on an Elise, including factory options, thoughtful upgrades, and a remarkable maintenance history — all fully documented in two large ring binders with invoices, records, and manuals carefully catalogued. Factory Specification & Options Engine: 1. 8L Rover K-Series DOHC, 16-valve, 1796cc Gearbox: 5-speed close-ratio manual Brakes: AP Racing calipers, cross-drilled discs Suspension: Double wishbone setup with Nitron monotube dampers Chassis: Bonded aluminium tub with lightweight composite bodywork Wheels: 6-spoke lightweight aluminium alloys Sports Tourer Pack: Leather-trimmed interior, aluminium detailing, luggage bag, and Blaupunkt audio system CAT 1 Meta alarm system 2001 Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer Exceptional Example with Incredible Specification & Full Service History There are few sports cars that so perfectly capture the essence of driving purity as the Lotus Elise. Light, agile, and utterly engaging, the Series 2 represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ minimalist performance philosophy — a car that distils everything great about the combustion-engine sports car into one exhilarating package. This stunning Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer was supplied new by H. R. Owen, Canary Wharf on 21st June 2001 to its first owner in Richmond, London, and is finished in the highly desirable Cobalt Blue Metallic with a Black leather interior. It boasts one of the most comprehensive specifications we’ve ever seen on an Elise, including factory options, thoughtful upgrades, and a remarkable maintenance history — all fully documented in two large ring binders with invoices, records, and manuals carefully catalogued. Factory Specification & Options Engine: 1. 8L Rover K-Series DOHC, 16-valve, 1796cc Gearbox: 5-speed close-ratio manual Brakes: AP Racing calipers, cross-drilled discs Suspension: Double wishbone setup with Nitron monotube dampers Chassis: Bonded aluminium tub with lightweight composite bodywork Wheels: 6-spoke lightweight aluminium alloys Sports Tourer Pack: Leather-trimmed interior, aluminium detailing, luggage bag, and Blaupunkt audio system CAT 1 Meta alarm system EEC Certificate of Conformity Performance & Mechanical Enhancements Magnex stainless-steel sports exhaust Lotus 111S rear diffuser ITG Maxogen air induction system ProAlloy radiator Goodridge braided brake hoses Elise Parts short-shift kit & throttle linkage Elise Shop HID headlight conversion Lotus driving light upgrade & later-style seals Alvan front splitter Interior Enhancements Extended leather and Alcantara trim, including sills, dash, and binnacle Polished aluminium gear knob, heater controls, and handbrake sleeve Lotus Motorsport door kick plates Hanger 111 detailing and door panel upgrades Lotus luggage net Entertainment System Blaupunkt Madrid 200 BT head unit with Bluetooth, USB & MP3 Rockford Fosgate Punch speakers front & rear Ownership & Service History A true enthusiast’s car, this Elise was cherished by its first owner for 24 years before being sold through us in November 2024 due to a house move. It was immediately purchased by one of our long-standing clients for his wife, but as she found it difficult to drive,
