2023 Lotus Elise
The Lotus Elise was a lightweight two-seat sports car built around purity, feedback and low mass. It has been discontinued and is no longer on sale as a new car in Australia, but it remains one of the defining modern Lotus models for enthusiasts. The Elise's appeal was never luxury or practicality; it was steering feel, agility and the sense of connection that comes from a simple, focused chassis. It suits buyers looking at used sports cars who value driver involvement above comfort, technology or everyday convenience. Few cars of its era deliver such an unfiltered approach to cornering and road feel.
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Lotus Elise
Features & Specs
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,824 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,117 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 252 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2023 Lotus Elise
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition variant that starts from $104,561.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition variant that starts from $117,161.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is 0 kg shared by all variants.
See all Lotus Elise towing capacityThe largest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition variant which has 182kW of power and 244nm of torque.
The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1174 kg.
The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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