Description
Launched in 1996, the Lotus Elise is an iconic model of the British marque Lotus Cars, famed for its lightweight sports cars focused on performance. This car captures the essence of pure driving pleasure.
Technical Specifications
Chassis
Extruded aluminium bonded (very light, revolutionary structure for its era)
Weight
Approximately 725 kg (extremely light for a modern car)
Engine
1. 8 L Rover K-Series, 4-cylinder inline
Power
Approximately 118 bhp
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
0-100 km/ h
Approximately 5. 8 seconds
Top speed
Approximately 200 km/ h
Drive
Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Brakes
Ventilated discs, no ABS as standard
The Lotus Elise is a return to the roots of sporty driving. Its extreme lightness, ultra-rigid chassis and clean design aim for agility rather than raw power. No superfluous electronics: everything is designed for the connection between the driver and the road.
- Bodywork: Glass fibre over aluminium chassis
- Roof: Removable (fabric soft top)
- Interior: Minimalist, bucket seats, clean dashboard
- Non-assisted steering: ultra-precise
- Firm suspension, ideal for the track
- Discreet yet authentic mechanical sound
- Exemplary handling, even at high speeds
- Genuine icon of the light car
- Benchmark in sporty chassis design
- Highly sought after by purists and collectors
- Direct ancestor of the modern Elise (S2, S3), but rougher and truer to Colin Chapman’s original spirit (“Light is Right”)
The model shown is a 1998 Series 1 and has logged 187, 500 km; it is in excellent preserved condition.
In 2024 the following work was carried out
The cambelt (timing belt)
The brake system piping has been replaced.
4 new Bilstein shock absorbers have replaced the Koni ones
The brake pads
The tyres
New exhaust in 2026
This Elise has been appraised in May 2026 for a value of €25, 000.
