2000 Lotus Elise

First introduced in 1996, the Lotus Elise (S1) epitomised Lotus's guiding principles of light weight, exceptional handling, and engaging driving experience. SB is thrilled to be offering this example on the platform in its stunning silver exterior paint paired with a handsome claret red-coloured soft top over a red interior. Tucked midship beneath the Elise’s rear deck sat the perfect powerplant for this icon: A compact, lightweight, all-aluminium Rover K-series engine. Lotus chose the British-built 1.8-litre 16-valve four-cylinder, delivering a modest 118bhp, as it matched perfectly to the Elise's aluminium chassis and composite body panels resulting in a total weight of just 731kg's. This delivers a quite remarkable power-to-weight ratio of 164bhp/ton. Offered from long-term ownership, this particular Elise has undergone recent mechanical and suspension upgrades making it immediately ready to be enjoyed by the next lucky owner. And what better to car to enjoy this fine summer on your favourite B-roads than this... As always, the seller is available to answer all questions via the Comments section below. Buyers should bid with complete confidence.

The 2000 Lotus Elise S1 is a driver's car through and through. Its lightweight construction, engaging handling, and pure driving pleasure make it a standout choice for those seeking a thrilling and rewarding sports car experience. This particular Elise is ready to be enjoyed immediately by its next lucky owner. Buyers should bid with complete confidence.

Finally, all cars on Shooting Brake are run through an online HPI check. This particular vehicle throws up no insurance claims for damage or theft and has no outstanding finance owing. Nonetheless, we strongly encourage all bidders to undertake their own due diligence prior to placing any bid. It is entirely reasonable for any classic or enthusiast vehicle to have undergone cosmetic repairs that could otherwise go undetected from the provided photos or by any in-person inspection. Unless the seller explicitly states otherwise, assume that any vehicle or item listed may have undergone bodywork or paintwork at some point. Additionally, photographs may not accurately represent the vehicle’s true overall condition. It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify the condition, and any past repairs—including bodywork or paintwork—before placing a bid or making a purchase. If you have any questions or queries, please use the Comments section to firstly ask the Seller directly before placing any bids. Shooting Brake tries to portray the item listed as accurately as possible through detailed questions asked to the seller but would like to remind users that all vehicles are sold as seen and, as per all goods purchased at auction, there is a No Return policy. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details.