Description
Launched in 1996, the Lotus Elise is an iconic model from British marque Lotus Cars, renowned for its lightweight sports cars focused on performance. This car embodies the essence of pure driving pleasure.
Technical Specifications
Chassis
Extruded bonded aluminium (extremely lightweight, revolutionary structure for its time)
Weight
Approximately 725 kg (exceptionally light for a modern car)
Engine
1. 8 L Rover K-Series, 4-cylinder inline
Power
Approximately 118 bhp
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
0 to 100 km/ h
Approximately 5. 8 seconds
Top Speed
Approximately 200 km/ h
Drive
Rear (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 refined design prioritise agility over raw power. No unnecessary electronics: everything is engineered for the connection between driver and road.
· Bodywork: Fibreglass over aluminium chassis
· Roof: Removable (soft canvas roof)
· Interior: Minimalist, bucket seats, pared-back dashboard
· Unassisted steering: ultra-precise
· Firm suspension, ideal for track use
· Discreet yet authentic mechanical sound
· Exemplary handling, even at high speed
· Genuine icon of the lightweight car
· Reference point for sports chassis engineering
· Highly sought after by purists and collectors
· Direct ancestor of modern Elise models (S2, S3), but more raw and faithful to Colin Chapman's original spirit ("Light is Right")
The model presented is a 1998 Series 1 with 187, 500 km on the clock and is in excellent condition.
In 2024, the following work has been carried out:
Timing belt
Brake system pipework has been replaced
4 new Bilstein dampers have replaced the Koni units
Brake pads
Tyres
This Elise was professionally assessed in 2021 with a valuation of €25, 000.
