Description
Launched in 1996, the Lotus Elise is an iconic model from the British brand Lotus Cars, famous for its lightweight, performance-oriented sports cars. The car embodies the essence of pure driving pleasure. Technical Data Chassis Bonded extruded aluminium (very light, revolutionary structure at the time) Weight Approx. 725 kg (extremely light for a modern car) Engine 1. 8 L Rover K-Series, in-line 4-cylinder Power Approx. 118 hp Transmission Manual, 5-speed 0-100 km/ h Approx. 5. 8 seconds Max speed Approx. 200 km/ h Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Brakes Ventilated discs, no ABS as standard The Lotus Elise is a return to the roots of sports driving. Its extreme lightness, ultra-rigid chassis and sleek design focus on agility before raw power. No superfluous electronics: everything is designed to connect the driver to the road - Body: Fibreglass on aluminium chassis - Roof: Removable (canvas soft top) - Interior: Minimalist, bucket seats, uncluttered dashboard - Non-assisted steering : Ultra-precise - Firm suspension, ideal for the track - Discreet but authentic mechanical sound - Exemplary road holding, even at high speed - A true icon of the light car - A benchmark in terms of sports chassis - Highly sought-after by purists and collectors - Direct ancestor of the modern Elise (S2, S3), but rougher and more faithful to the original spirit of Colin Chapman ("Light is Right") The model presented is from 1998 Series 1 and has a total of 187, 500 km. It is in an excellent state of preservation.
In 2024 the following work was carried out The distribution The brake system piping was changed. 4 new Bilstein shock absorbers replaced the Koni The brake pads The tyres This Elise was appraised in 2021 for a value of 25, 000 euros.
