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The Lotus Elise S1 is a two-door/mid-engine/rear-wheel drive Sports car designed by Julian Thompson and assembled in Norfolk, England, from 1996 to 2001. It comes powered by a 1.8L Rover K-series I4 naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine delivering a maximum power of 118 Ps with 165Nm of torque. Combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, this British sportscar goes from 0-60 Mph in just 5.5 seconds, revving to a top speed of 126 Mph. The Lotus Elise S1 pioneered using an extruded aluminum chassis that comes glued together instead of welded, resulting in a reduced weight of only 1540 Lb.
The Lotus Elise S1 is a full-fletched classic roadster by all means. It comes out of the factory with Falken Ziex ZE912 185/55R15 tires on the front and 205/50R16 on the back, supported by independent, double-wishbones, coil springs, an anti-roll bar, suspension system, and a ventilated discs brake system with ABS. Owners of the Lotus Elise S1 give it a 4.8 out of 5 on the reliability scale, proving it is as desirable today as when it was launched over 20 years ago, especially for enthusiasts and loyal fans of the brand. Being such an exotic and versatile machine that keeps up with the times, its 11,990 € price seems well worth it under today's standards.
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From 10 documented buildsTrendsLotus Elise S1 owners typically start with Yokohama Advan A052 or Toyo TR1 tires, AST Suspension, and Dixcel FS Type brakes. As builds progress, they often upgrade to Inokinetic V2 Arms, Penske Single Adjustable Shocks, Endless MX72 Plus pads, and a Quaife LSD. Exhausts frequently feature Janspeed or 2bular components.
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9 buildsLap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:36.6 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Stock | 30 Sep, 2019 | 09 Feb, 2026 | -3.54s | +3.51% | |||
| 1:36.4 New | Circuit Calafat | Medium | 30 Apr, 2026 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -2.97s | +3.00% | |||
| 1:17.3 | Autodromo di Franciacorta | Stock | 19 Jul, 2018 | 09 Feb, 2026 | -1.7s | +2.14% | |||
| 1:13.3 | Autodromo Riccardo Paletti - Varano | Race | 21 Dec, 2020 | 09 Dec, 2022 | -1.47s | +1.93% | |||
| 1:19.4 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 01 Feb, 2016 | 05 Apr, 2022 | -1.08s | +1.33% | |||
| 1:18.6 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 16 Oct, 2022 | 15 May, 2026 | -0.91s | +1.12% | |||
| 1:57.9 | Circuit des Ecuyers | Light | 03 Sep, 2016 | 20 Nov, 2022 | -1.19s | +0.99% | |||
| 2:19.0 | Calabogie Motorsports Park (CW) | Heavy | 18 Oct, 2023 | 25 Jan, 2024 | -0.97s | +0.68% | |||
| 1:12.8 | Circuit Jules Tacheny Mettet | Medium | 13 Aug, 2021 | 06 Oct, 2021 | +0.17s | -0.23% | |||
| 2:50.6 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Heavy | 30 Apr, 2022 | 19 Oct, 2024 | +5.56s | -3.23% | |||
| 2:33.4 | Suzuka Circuit | Medium | 23 Feb, 2019 | 12 Mar, 2022 | +5.09s | -3.45% | |||
| 2:04.4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari-Imola Circuit | Medium | 29 Oct, 2015 | 12 Mar, 2022 | +4.6s | -3.63% | |||
| 2:11.0 | Mugello Circuit | Heavy | 19 Nov, 2018 | 02 Mar, 2025 | +4.82s | -3.65% | |||
| 2:05.9 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari-Imola Circuit | Heavy | 19 Jun, 2021 | 12 Mar, 2022 | +4.7s | -3.71% | |||
| 2:14.5 | Ciudad del Motor de Aragón (Motorcycle GP) | Stock | 03 May, 2018 | 06 Apr, 2022 | +7.09s | -5.27% | |||
| 1:57.5 | Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi-ACI Vallelunga | Medium | 19 Dec, 2020 | 27 Dec, 2024 | +6.36s | -5.47% | |||
| 1:04.8 | Circuit du Grand Sambuc | Medium | 06 Oct, 2019 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.63s | -5.64% | |||
| 1:13.6 | Calder Park Raceway | Medium | 28 Jul, 2023 | 29 Nov, 2025 | +4.39s | -5.94% | |||
| 2:39.0 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Stock | 19 Jul, 2020 | 12 Jan, 2025 | — | ||||
| 1:21.2 | Lurcy-Levis circuit | Medium | 29 Sep, 2021 | 02 Dec, 2024 | +5.82s | -7.12% | |||
| 1:17.3 | Circuit d'Issoire (Grand Circuit) | Medium | 07 Oct, 2012 | 16 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:18.0 | Circuit d'Issoire (Grand Circuit) | Light | 01 Jul, 2017 | 13 Jun, 2026 | +5.74s | -7.31% | |||
| 2:04.2 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 30 Jun, 2023 | 05 Mar, 2024 | +10.96s | -8.97% | |||
| 1:02.0 New | North Weald Airfield | Stock | 19 May, 2026 | 19 May, 2026 | — | — |
Top Modified Elise S1
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 (w/A052) | Fabio Rurale | Race | 189 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 185/55/15 | -7.19s |
| 2000 | Fabio Rurale - rhencullen57 | Medium | — | 200 ADVAN A052 | — | -6.79s |
| 2000 (w/ZiexZE91) | Mik 253 | Medium | — | 360 Ziex ZE912 | 185/55/15 / 205/50/16 | -5.75s |
| 2000 | Cal Bogie | Heavy | 118 | — | — | -4.72s |
| 2000 (w/ZZR) | Stefano Rabitti | Medium | 187 | 20 ZRR | 185/55/15 / 205/50/16 | -4.59s |
| 2000 (w/R888R) | jean-philippe Lanfranchi | Light | 118 | 100 R888R | 185/55/15 | -3.65s |
| 2000 (w/A052) | wizzzard8 | Medium | 118 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 185/55/15 / 205/50/16 | -1.76s |
| 2001 (ManuelFretti/Mid) | Manuel Fretti | Medium | 118 | — | — | +2.22s |
| 2001 | Da 0 a 100 | Heavy | 170 | 360 Ziex ZE912 | 185/55/15 / 205/50/16 | +3.74s |
| 2000 (w/ZZR) | Baron's channel | Stock | 118 | 20 ZRR | 185/55/15 / 205/50/16 | +6.51s |