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    2001 Lotus Elise

    The 2001 Lotus Elise is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $79,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2001.

    The 2001 Elise was offered with a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Lotus Elise include 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder (89kW/168Nm) and 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder (116kW/175Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $79,990 - $99,990†
    Transmission
    5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Convertible
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $79,990 - $99,990†
    Transmission
    5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Convertible
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2001 Lotus Elise

    Available Variants

    The Lotus Elise comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    117.72 - 153.24 kW/t
    64.19 kW/t
    154.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    310 litres
    Price
    $79,990 - $99,990
    $38,990
    $99,990
    Warranty (Years)
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    32,000 km - Unlimited
    32,000 km
    Unlimited
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    2001 Lotus Elise

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    2001 Lotus Elise

    Dimensions

    3,785 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,143 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,785 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,143 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2001 Lotus Elise

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the base variant that starts from $79,990.

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    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the base variant that starts from $99,990.

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    The largest Lotus Elise is the base variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits 1143mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the base variant which has 116kW of power and 175nm of torque.

    The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The Lotus Elise may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.

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    * Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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