2000 LOTUS ELISE S1 111S

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the desirable lightweight British sports car.
• Behind the driver sits a 1.8-litre Rover K-Series inline-four engine, developing 143bhp, which drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
• This particular S1 Elise has been imported to Hong Kong from Japan, but is not yet registered for road use – though it has been driven several times on temporary plates to ensure it is running and driving well.
• The odometer shows just 47,110 km (29,272 miles) from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The 111S boasts the more powerful 1.8-litre engine with VVC, a close-ratio manual gearbox with a lower final drive than the standard S1 Elise, and wider rear wheels.
• Aesthetically, the 111S also received additional seat padding, a different rear spoiler, headlight covers, cross-drilled brake discs, alloy window handles and six-spoke alloy wheels.
• The car remains in its original factory specification, barring the addition of an aftermarket exhaust system.

CONDITION

• There is no current damage to the bodywork, but the vendor notes that the lower rear bumper appears to have been repaired and resprayed at some time in the car’s history.
• The paintwork is in generally good condition, showing only minor marks from use, with a few more noticeable light scratches on the front bumper.
• All four wheels are presentable, but would benefit from refurbishment to rectify minor kerb grazes.
• The pared-back interior of this acclaimed sports car presents well, showing only modest creasing and slight wear to the seat covers, along with superficial marks to the floor and inner door sills.
• There are no known faults with the vehicle.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The latest service took place around 2,000km ago, and was a standard oil and filter change carried out by ClassicsRacer
• Alongside this, new brake pads were fitted around a year ago.
• The vendor notes that the battery is due for replacement based on its age.

SUMMARY

Offering a raw, visceral and lightweight driving experience, the S1 Elise is a true icon of British sports car engineering, and still a benchmark for chassis dynamics. Presented in good condition throughout, this more powerful 111S model would make a fine addition to any collection, as an exciting daily driver, weekend toy or track-day companion.

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