1998 Lotus Elise Manual
VIC • Private
36
Odometer84,700km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
EXCITING EXPERIENCE
Light, tight, twisty, communicative, and brutally honest—the S1 Lotus Elise doesn’t just go around corners, it teleports through them. With a 5.9-second 0–100 km/h time and zero driver aids getting in the way, this is easily one of the most engaging cars you can put in your garage. The classic cliche is drives like a go-kart, but it really does!!
Finished in Calypso Red with a black roof and interior, this car has been my pride and joy for the last 17 years. Because it’s an absolute blast to drive, it hasn't just sat around—I’ve driven it regularly, kept it in exceptional condition, and taken it on about 15 track days over the years (just enough to have a proper laugh without beating on it).
Well-sorted, honest, and ready for its next owner.
It has full Victorian registration until 20th October 2027 and the custom number plates 8ELISE come with it! What a bargain!
It has been regularly serviced mostly by Dave Mottram from the Lotus Club Victoria crew.
It has been spoilt with many parts from EliseParts UK - listed below
Comparison with a later model S2 will soon tell you this car comes out on top and is under $50K so let it be your lucky day to own this engineering masterpiece.
It has been so much fun to drive and own!
EXCITING FEATURES
- Original 15" alloy wheels at front and 16" alloy wheels at the rear.
- Leather steering wheel
- Seats covered in Black Leather
- Soft top cant rail up grade kit - EliseParts.co.uk
- Yokahama tyres all round, not new but around 80% tread
- Upgraded larger dual core radiator - EliseParts.co.uk
- Upgraded radiator fan
- Brake pads - metal matrix
- Metal throttle body from EliseParts UK - Original TB with spares
- Original Koni Shocks, yes they sound like golf balls but work perfectly :)
- Original Lotus Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
- Head light covers
- Original MMC alloy brake rotors
- Aluminum door panel fixings (spares not fitted) - EliseParts.co.uk
- Upgraded Sway Bar (Spares not fitted) - EliseParts.co.uk
- Many other new parts, see photos.
Series One Lotus Elise (Australian delivered car) not a UK import.
Current mature second owner car.
This car has the powerful and torquey K series 1.8 litre engine.
Capable of accelerating to 100kph in 5.9 seconds.
Not the rev happy Toyota engine.
It has travelled roughly 84,700 km which shows its durability as it dives and looks like new after 28 years.
K Series head gasket replaced, spark plugs, fluids - all replaced regularly considering mileage.
Been loved all its life, driven less and less due to the owner moving interstate.
Visually you can tell the difference between an abused Elise and a good one, this car looks and drives like new.
Time has been spent in refining the car with genuine and EliseParts UK parts and after market bits to make it great, but have kept it as original looking and driving as possible.
Time to part with my much loved Elise as I'm moving interstate and have nowhere safe to keep it.
Please enquire if you need any further information. Sadly I lost all my service receipts and handbook, but can connect you with my mechanic to let you know the service history.
Thanks for checking out my beautiful Elise.
Car details
øVehicle description
Roadster 2dr Man 5sp 1.8i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1.8L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
11 months/October 2027
Build date
April 1998
Compliance date
April 1998
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-21134500
Factory fitted
CD / DVD
CD Player
Leather
Leather Seats
Audio, Visual & Communication
Speakers
4 speaker stereo
Interior
Leather
Steering wheel
Seating
Front row seats
Sports
Exterior
Spoilers
Rear
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
15" alloy wheels
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Mid-Rear
Engine Size (cc)
1796cc
Engine Size (L)
1.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
88kW
Power rpm To
5500rpm
Torque
165Nm
Torque rpm To
3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
128.7kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Premium ULP
Fuel Capacity
36L
RON Rating
95
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
5.7L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
9.6L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
632km
Fuel Minimum Distance
375km
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
15x5.5
Rear Rim Description
16x7.0
Front Tyre Description
185/55 R15
Rear Tyre Description
205/50 R16
Dimensions & Weights
Length
3726mm
Width
1701mm
Height
1148mm
Wheelbase
2300mm
Track Front
1440mm
Track Rear
1458mm
Tare Mass
684kg
Kerb Weight
690kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
942kg
Payload
252kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
2yr
Warranty in Km
Unlimited km
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launched
January 1998
Generation Name
Series 1
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Banned
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