Algemene informatie
Carrosserievorm: Cabriolet
Modelreeks: jan 1997 - aug 2001

Technische informatie
Aantal cilinders: 4
Aandrijving: Achterwielaandrijving
Tankinhoud: 40 liter
Acceleratie (0-100): 5,9 s
Topsnelheid: 202 km/u

Maten
Wielbasis: 230 cm

Gewichten
Ledig gewicht: 683 kg
Laadvermogen: 259 kg
GVW: 942 kg

Interieur
Interieur: Zwart, Stof
Aantal zitplaatsen: 2

Milieu
Emissieklasse: Euro 2

Onderhoud, historie en staat
Onderhoudsboekjes: Aanwezig
Aantal eigenaren: 1
Aantal sleutels: 1

Financiële informatie
Afleverkosten: De getoonde prijs is inclusief € 495 afleverkosten.
Motorrijtuigenbelasting: € 51 - € 55 per kwartaal

Lotus Elise S1
In today's automotive landscape, cars boast heated seats, cooled interiors, satellite radios, and USB ports to accommodate our every need, transforming vehicles into tech-laden havens. While these advancements are impressive, they often lead to an overload of unnecessary features. The Series 1 Lotus Elise, however, stands as a testament to the purity of driving, stripping away the superfluous and retaining only what truly matters.
Unveiled at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Elise marked a return to Lotus' foundational principles. This compact vehicle featured a revolutionary bonded extruded aluminium chassis, fiberglass body panels, lightweight brakes, and a nimble motor. It demonstrated that head-turning performance didn't require excessive power or exorbitant price tags. Despite sharing the stage with high-profile debuts like the Audi TT and Ferrari F50, the Elise captured global attention with its simplicity and allure.
The Elise's design philosophy was straightforward yet effective: a handling-focused, low-power sports car built for the modern era. Its layout was a masterclass in balance: a mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, and wheels positioned at each corner for optimal stability. The original powerplant, a 1.8-liter Rover K Series engine, produced a modest 118 bhp and 122 lb-ft of torque, propelling the car from 0 to 100 kph in 5.8 seconds and achieving a top speed of over 190 kph. In the mid-1990s, these figures were impressive for such a diminutive sports car.
This particular Lotus Elise, previously owned by a Lotus Cars Europe employee, has been meticulously enhanced. The original Rover K Series engine has been expertly replaced with a Honda K20A engine, renowned as one of the best engines ever made, now tuned to deliver 240 bhp. To match its increased performance, the car has undergone a big brake conversion and is equipped with Nitron suspension, ensuring it remains firmly planted on challenging roads.
Maintenance is comprehensive and well-documented, with four A4 binders detailing every aspect of service history. The tasteful addition of carbon fibre elements, including one of only two carbon fibre hard tops made by Lotus UK, adds to the vehicle's rarity and appeal. The Elise's shape, designed by Julian Thomson, remain