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The Lotus Elise Series 2 is a two-door sports car produced from 2001 to 2011 in Hethel, United Kingdom. This mean-looking racer runs with a 5-speed manual transmission powered by a 1.8L naturally-aspirated in-line 4-cylinder engine delivering a maximum power of 122 PS and 168 NM of torque. The top speed is around 125 MPH, and its 0-60 MPH acceleration time is only 5.7 seconds, with a fuel consumption of 7.4L/100Km and a curve weight of 1565 Lbs. This exotic Elise S2 has a price tag of around 22,000 dollars on the market today.
Due to its incredible handling, top-notch performance, and relatively low price, the Lotus Elise Series 2 is among the most successful and popular British sports cars in recent years. It is a rear-wheel-drive design with a double-wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar front suspension, an independent double-wishbone, anti-roll rear suspension system that supports 225/45 R17 performance tires both front and back. The ventilated discs with ABS are the standard brake system included. One of the most remarkable aspects of the Lotus Elise Series 2 is its lightweight chassis made of bonded aluminum, contributing to this strong performer's results on the racetracks worldwide.
Rank
horsepower
120
WEIGHT KG
757
Power to Weight
0.16
CURRENT VALUE
$45,000
Tire
OEM Specs
engine Description
In-line 4-cyl, 1796cc
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
5 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
211
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$73,502
gearbox
5-SPEED MANUAL
torque
168 N.M
Model Years
2001-2011
YEAR NOTES
2001: The Series 2 Elise debuted with a redesigned chassis and body, offering improved safety, aerodynamics, and a slightly more refined interior. It retained the 1.8L Rover K-Series engine, producing around 118 hp in standard models. The new aluminum chassis, bonded rather than welded, made the car lighter and stiffer, maintaining Lotus’s focus on handling.
2002: Minor updates were made, including improvements to interior trim and optional equipment like upgraded seats. Lotus introduced a few limited-edition variants, including the Sport 135, which had a modified Rover engine producing around 135 hp for improved performance.
2003: Lotus released the 111S variant, featuring a VVC (Variable Valve Control) version of the Rover K-Series engine, boosting output to around 156 hp. The 111S also came with revised suspension settings, larger wheels, and minor styling changes, improving its performance credentials.
2004: This year marked a major update as Lotus switched to Toyota engines due to reliability concerns with the Rover units. The standard Elise was now powered by a 1.8L Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine, producing 134 hp, while the high-performance Elise 111R (Elise R in some markets) featured the Toyota 1.8L 2ZZ-GE engine with VVTL-i (variable valve timing and lift) technology, producing 189 hp. The 111R also introduced a 6-speed manual transmission and improved brakes, making it a significant upgrade in power and reliability.
2005: Lotus introduced the Elise Sports Racer limited edition, which featured unique colors, a sport suspension pack, and exclusive interior trim. The Sports Racer retained the Toyota powertrain and further emphasized performance tuning and style.
2006: The Elise received a minor facelift, with updated headlights, revised front clamshell, and slightly modified rear styling. Lotus also introduced the Track Pack as an option, which included adjustable Bilstein dampers, stiffer anti-roll bars, and track-oriented suspension settings for improved handling.
2008: The Elise SC was introduced, featuring the supercharged 1.8L 2ZZ-GE engine, producing 218 hp. This model became the most powerful Elise at the time, offering quicker acceleration and better mid-range power. The supercharger provided more accessible performance without changing the car’s lightweight focus.
2010: Lotus introduced another minor facelift, including revised bumpers, a new front splitter, and updated rear LED lights. Aerodynamic improvements helped reduce drag, and the interior received slight updates with improved trim and materials. The lineup was simplified to streamline the options and emphasize the Elise’s performance focus as it neared the end of Series 2 production.
2011: The final year of production for the Series 2 Elise saw no significant changes, as Lotus prepared for the introduction of the Series 3 Elise. Special editions like the RGB (Roger Becker) Edition were released to honor Lotus’s former director of vehicle engineering, featuring unique color schemes and special badging.
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Popular Lotus Elise Series 2 Mods by Level
From 27 documented buildsTrendsElise S2 owners typically start with Nitron coilovers and Bridgestone RE-71RS tires. As builds escalate, BOE superchargers and custom aero become common. Full race builds often feature Honda K-series swaps and Quaife sequential transmissions, utilizing Maxxis RC1 or Yokohama A055 tires.
Medium
11 builds
Tires
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS2· Firestone Firehawk Indy 5001· Hoosier A71· Nankang CR-S1· Hankook Ventus F2001
Suspension
Nitron Single-Adjustable Coilovers2· Blackwatch Racing Penske Coilovers1· Inokinetic MonoBalls1· Inokinetic Improved Steering Arms1· Inokinetic Spherical Bushings1
Brakes
Pagid RS421· Girodisc Brake Rotors1· G-Loc R101· Mintex M11551· Mintex M1441
Intake/Exhaust
BOE ST Muffler2
Power/Tune
BWR Supercharger2· BOE Torque 200 Tune1
Aero
Reverie Rear Wing1· Reverie Front Splitter1· GUT Sport Wing II1· Zebulon ZWG2601
Wheels
Lotus LSS Wheels1· Inokinetic Monolite II1· SSR Type C1
Other
V2 Steering Arms1· Inokinetic FastArms1· Rear Toe Links1· Upgraded Radiator1· Moroso Baffled Oil Pan1
Heavy
OEM Pace+2.7% 9 builds
Tires
Hankook Ventus Z2142· Toyo Proxes R888R2· Hoosier R71· Yokohama Advan A0551· Falken Azenis RT6601
Suspension
John Reece Suspension1
Brakes
EBC Yellowstuff1
Power/Tune
Honda K20A Swap2· BOE Fabrication TVS Supercharger1· Rotrex C30-941· Honda K24 Swap1· 4 Piston Racing Ported Head1
Aero
Reverie Aero1· GUT Sport Wing II1· TWRD Front Lip1· Voltex Type 2 Wing1
Drivetrain
Quaife Sequential Transmission1
Other
V2 Steering Arms1
Race
OEM Pace+6.1% 4 builds
Tires
Maxxis RC-11· Yokohama Advan A0551· Nankang CR-S1· Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 21
Power/Tune
Honda K24 Swap2· Honda K24 Engine Swap1
Aero
Reverie Aero1
Drivetrain
Quaife Sequential Transmission1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:33.5 | ICAR Mirabel - Motorsports Complex | Heavy | 02 Oct, 2022 | 04 Jan, 2023 | -8.81s | +9.01% | |||
| 1:49.8 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Race | 22 Nov, 2025 | 24 Nov, 2025 | -5.86s | +5.10% | |||
| 1:48.7 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Race | 22 Feb, 2026 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -5.52s | +4.86% | |||
| 1:35.5 | Podium Club (CW) | Race | 22 Mar, 2026 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -4.64s | +4.65% | |||
| 1:34.9 | Podium Club (CCW) | Race | 01 Feb, 2026 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -4.09s | +4.14% | |||
| 1:05.5 | Grandsport Speedway (1.4 Miles CW) | Stock | 05 Nov, 2012 | 16 Jul, 2022 | -1.84s | +2.76% | |||
| 1:03.9 | Lime Rock Park (Road Course w/ Two Chicanes) | Heavy | 08 Jul, 2023 | 31 Jan, 2024 | -1.24s | +1.85% | |||
| 59.6 | Circuit du Luc (CW) | Medium | 27 Oct, 2015 | 14 Feb, 2026 | -1.08s | +1.78% | |||
| 1:02.7 | Grandsport Speedway (1.4 Mile CCW) | Heavy | 30 Jan, 2026 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -0.96s | +1.46% | |||
| 1:55.8 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course) | Medium | 22 Feb, 2026 | 21 Jun, 2026 | -1.65s | +1.40% | |||
| 1:37.3 | Podium Club (CW) | Heavy | 11 Mar, 2025 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -1.29s | +1.26% | |||
| 1:18.7 | Circuit Meppen | Heavy | 08 Jul, 2019 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -0.89s | +1.11% | |||
| 1:05.0 | Mondello Park (National) | Race | 09 Jun, 2013 | 12 Jun, 2026 | -0.38s | +0.58% | |||
| 1:43.9 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 09 May, 2025 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -0.54s | +0.50% | |||
| 1:41.0 | Brainerd International Raceway - BIR (Competition Road Course- CW) | Heavy | 08 Jul, 2023 | 30 Jul, 2024 | -0.48s | +0.47% | |||
| 1:59.9 New | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Medium | 31 May, 2026 | 03 Jun, 2026 | -0.54s | +0.45% | |||
| 1:35.4 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Heavy | 30 Aug, 2023 | 27 Nov, 2023 | -0.34s | +0.34% | |||
| 1:01.0 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) | Heavy | 01 Jun, 2024 | 09 Jun, 2024 | -0.2s | +0.32% | |||
| 1:46.3 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (Main Track - CW) | Heavy | 08 Apr, 2024 | 21 Jun, 2024 | -0.16s | +0.15% | |||
| 1:34.6 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Medium | 25 Sep, 2019 | 16 Sep, 2022 | -0.1s | +0.11% | |||
| 1:38.0 | Podium Club (CCW) | Heavy | 22 Sep, 2024 | 27 Sep, 2024 | -0.07s | +0.07% | |||
| 1:39.3 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Heavy | 01 Nov, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.03s | +0.03% | |||
| 1:48.8 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5-CW) | Race | 05 May, 2025 | 07 May, 2025 | +0.06s | -0.06% | |||
| 1:45.5 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Heavy | 03 Nov, 2022 | 29 Jul, 2023 | +0.07s | -0.07% | |||
| 1:05.9 | Broadford Speedway | Light | 05 Apr, 2023 | 18 Aug, 2024 | +0.04s | -0.07% | |||
| 1:13.5 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Medium | 02 Nov, 2023 | 30 Jan, 2024 | +0.17s | -0.23% | |||
| 1:55.7 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 07 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.74s | -0.62% | |||
| 1:31.9 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Heavy | 08 Jul, 2021 | 12 Dec, 2024 | +0.9s | -0.94% | |||
| 1:32.9 | Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | Light | 15 Aug, 2025 | 24 Aug, 2025 | +1.06s | -1.13% | |||
| 1:15.2 | Pocono Raceway (South East option 1 CCW) | Heavy | 08 Aug, 2022 | 15 Aug, 2022 | +0.9s | -1.15% | |||
| 1:24.4 | Sandown International Motor Raceway | Heavy | 10 Apr, 2021 | 05 Mar, 2022 | +1.03s | -1.20% | |||
| 34.2 | Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb | Heavy | 19 Aug, 2012 | 16 May, 2026 | +0.42s | -1.21% | |||
| 1:09.3 | Nashville Superspeedway | Light | 08 Jun, 2025 | 31 Jul, 2025 | +0.89s | -1.27% | |||
| 1:11.0 | Circuit d'Issoire (Grand Circuit) | Medium | 23 Mar, 2016 | 14 Jun, 2026 | +1.07s | -1.45% | |||
| 1:03.2 | Cd Sport - Circuit De Folembray | Medium | 06 Nov, 2022 | 19 Aug, 2024 | +1.09s | -1.69% | |||
| 46.6 | Llandow Circuit | Light | 12 May, 2018 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +0.78s | -1.69% | |||
| 1:39.0 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | Medium | 05 Sep, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.81s | -1.77% | |||
| 2:31.9 | Suzuka Circuit | Stock | 27 Jul, 2022 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +3.82s | -2.49% | |||
| 1:14.0 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Heavy | 07 Oct, 2023 | 17 Jul, 2024 | +2.06s | -2.69% | |||
| 1:29.4 | Goodwood Circuit | Medium | 26 Jun, 2021 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +2.68s | -2.96% | |||
| 1:38.9 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Heavy | 26 May, 2022 | 29 Jul, 2023 | +3.27s | -3.14% | |||
| 1:23.3 | Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course CW) | Medium | 30 Apr, 2025 | 10 May, 2025 | +2.79s | -3.31% | |||
| 1:23.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Medium | 03 Feb, 2016 | 05 Aug, 2021 | +2.88s | -3.40% | |||
| 1:07.7 | Vaison Piste | Medium | 05 Jan, 2023 | 11 Aug, 2024 | +2.41s | -3.48% | |||
| 1:27.3 | Old Bridge Township Raceway Park | Medium | 28 Mar, 2022 | 07 Feb, 2026 | +3.23s | -3.65% | |||
| 1:23.4 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours (CW) | Medium | 22 Apr, 2018 | 29 Nov, 2021 | +3.14s | -3.72% | |||
| 1:27.5 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 26 Nov, 2023 | 07 Dec, 2023 | +3.26s | -3.75% | |||
| 1:03.2 | Tor Łódź | Medium | 14 Aug, 2024 | 25 Mar, 2026 | +2.44s | -3.86% | |||
| 1:27.5 | Sandown International Motor Raceway | Light | 15 Sep, 2023 | 20 Jul, 2024 | +3.45s | -3.91% | |||
| 1:58.6 | TT Circuit Assen | Heavy | 20 Mar, 2018 | 24 Oct, 2021 | +4.8s | -3.98% | |||
| 2:04.4 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 20 May, 2023 | 31 Jan, 2024 | +5.11s | -4.10% | |||
| 1:56.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Full) | Medium | 13 Mar, 2024 | 29 Mar, 2024 | +4.87s | -4.16% | |||
| 1:54.1 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Light | 10 Mar, 2024 | 19 Mar, 2024 | +4.9s | -4.26% | |||
| 2:29.4 | Silverstone (GP) | Medium | 17 Dec, 2010 | 10 Nov, 2021 | +6.47s | -4.27% | |||
| 1:04.4 New | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Medium | 29 Apr, 2026 | 30 Apr, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:12.5 | Talladega Gran Prix Raceway | Medium | 27 Mar, 2011 | 15 May, 2026 | +3.18s | -4.43% | |||
| 1:56.5 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Pre 2021) | Medium | 14 Jul, 2014 | 14 Jul, 2021 | +5.44s | -4.56% | |||
| 1:26.6 | CIRCUIT DE CLASTRES (CW) | Medium | 12 Oct, 2022 | 02 Sep, 2024 | +4.03s | -4.59% | |||
| 2:05.9 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 08 Apr, 2025 | 08 Oct, 2025 | +5.84s | -4.61% | |||
| 2:05.4 | Circuit des Ecuyers | Medium | 25 Oct, 2022 | 31 Aug, 2024 | +5.89s | -4.63% | |||
| 1:59.7 | Le Mans (Bugatti) | Heavy | 19 Aug, 2014 | 25 May, 2022 | +5.55s | -4.65% | |||
| 1:32.5 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Heavy | 22 Mar, 2023 | 31 Jan, 2024 | +4.56s | -4.78% | |||
| 2:21.5 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Charleston Peak North 2.8 Mile) | Medium | 02 Oct, 2023 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +7.25s | -5.05% | |||
| 1:02.4 | La Junta Raceway (CW) | Light | 08 Jul, 2017 | 09 Jan, 2026 | +3.08s | -5.06% | |||
| 1:26.9 | Circuit Mas du Clos | Medium | 11 Apr, 2023 | 09 Feb, 2026 | +4.49s | -5.10% | |||
| 2:12.7 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Heavy | 18 Oct, 2022 | 31 Jan, 2024 | +7.13s | -5.20% | |||
| 1:53.0 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | Heavy | 15 Nov, 2020 | 05 Mar, 2022 | +6s | -5.22% | |||
| 1:27.1 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) | Medium | 15 Dec, 2014 | 05 Aug, 2021 | +4.68s | -5.31% | |||
| 1:58.9 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Pre 2021) | Light | 08 Jun, 2014 | 03 Dec, 2022 | +6.51s | -5.41% | |||
| 1:29.6 | Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) | Medium | 06 Oct, 2013 | 14 Jul, 2021 | +4.92s | -5.42% | |||
| 1:52.6 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) | Heavy | 16 Oct, 2009 | 13 Jul, 2021 | +6.43s | -5.45% | |||
| 1:25.5 New | Circuit d'Abbeville | Stock | 16 May, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | +4.77s | -5.49% | |||
| 2:39.4 | Tazio Nuvolari Circuit (5260) | Medium | 05 Mar, 2025 | 27 Apr, 2025 | +10.26s | -6.43% | |||
| 1:05.8 | Lakeside Park | Heavy | 29 Apr, 2019 | 28 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:04.0 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix slow 8) | Light | 14 Oct, 2022 | 20 Jul, 2023 | — | ||||
| 2:11.9 | Circuito de Navarra (Full CW) | Medium | 07 May, 2024 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +10.58s | -8.01% | |||
| 1:30.6 | Euroring | Race | 14 Oct, 2024 | 23 Oct, 2024 | — | ||||
| 1:50.4 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 18 Feb, 2018 | 14 Jan, 2026 | +10.04s | -9.03% | |||
| 1:01.6 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Heavy | 25 Dec, 2019 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +5.55s | -9.44% | |||
| 8:40.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 30 Aug, 2015 | 01 Feb, 2026 | +1:09.01s | -12.65% | |||
| 1:33.6 | Lurcy-Levis circuit | Medium | 17 Jul, 2021 | 28 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 50.1 New | North Weald Airfield | Heavy | 16 May, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | — | ||||
| 56.0 New | North Weald Airfield | Light | 19 May, 2026 | 19 May, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 43.2 New | Lime Rock Park (FCP Euro Proving Grounds) | Medium | 29 May, 2026 | 07 Jun, 2026 | — | — |
Top Modified Elise Series 2
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (w/R7) | Lotus Lam | Heavy | 320 | 40 R7 | 205/45/16 / 245/40/17 | -14.76s |
| 2005 (w/AD07) | Marc Pell | Light | — | 180 AD07 | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -14.31s |
| 2005 | Jake Guzman | Heavy | — | 40 A7 | — | -8.17s |
| 2005 | Jeff Simpson | Heavy | — | 100 R888R | — | -7.73s |
| 2005 | Ju Pgst | Heavy | 288 | 40 ADVAN A055 | 205/50/15 / 245/40/17 | -6.4s |
| 2005 (Blackmkiv/ K24) | blackmkiv | Heavy | 250 | 40 Ventus F200 | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -6.16s |
| 2005 | ThatguyLFS | Medium | 120 | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 215/45/16 / 245/40/17 | -6.06s |
| 2005 (w/R888R) | Alessandro Brusciani | Heavy | 240 | 100 R888R | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -5.82s |
| 2008 | mudslide13 | Stock | — | 200 Ventus RS4 | — | -5.13s |
| 2004 | Pavesi | Medium | — | — | — | -4.71s |