LOTUS ELISE SPORT 160 (WVTA) 2000

Lotus Elise (WVTA) Sport 160 Registration: X807WAA


Chassis No.: SCCKA1110YHC31627

63,000 Miles.

I have owned this Sport 160 since 2010 and it has had three former keepers. I bought it from Will Blackham who is a well known and respected marque specialist.

As you will see she has a full service history, the last service being at 62,014 miles when it had the cam belt changed.

I have recently just had the front end re-sprayed due to the usual Elise stone chips; so she is in Very Good Condition for the year and drives very well. She isn’t a garage Queen, but a car which I have used regularly and loved driving. Any inspection welcome.

Comes with the original owners manuals, service books, and Elise Sport 160 supplement to Elise Owners handbook C111T0324J.

History:

02/03/2016 'A' service at Brown's of Thame and detailed inspection of the braking system to ensure everything is as it should be.

19/10/2015 MOT (Expires 20/10/2016). Mileage 62,275. MOT test number 7793 1635 1291;

07/04/2015 Browns Of Thame fitted new wheel speed sensor and a new CV boot. £147.51;

07/11/2014 purchased from Lotus Amersham Door button set and Sport 160 service booklet. £44.70

21/10/2014 MOT (Expired 20/10/2015). Mileage 62,014. MOT test number 6973 4489 4246;

'A' Service carried out at Browns (Thame) Ltd (Cambelt changed). £590.97

New catalytic converter fitted;

Alternator belt renewed;

Coolant checked to ensure protection to -32C

15/10/2013 MOT (Expired 14/10/2014). Mileage 61,697. MOT test number 5364 4888 3218

n.b. Original service book was full, so I had to purchase a new one (See entry for 07/11/2014) - Still need to get the book stamped but invoice is available for inspection.

12/10/2012 MOT (Expired 11/09/2013). Mileage 61,442. MOT test number 3482 5685 2407;

06/09/2012 4x Toyo Proxes T1R supplied and fitted £369.98.

24/02/2012 New rear pads fitted and 2 new tyres at Browns (Thame) Ltd. £99.43;

23/02/2012 'A' Service carried out at Browns (Thame) Ltd at 60,761 miles;

Gear linkage cables serviced and throttle cable renewed. £373.20;

01/09/2011 MOT (Expired 31/08/2012). Mileage 60,565. MOT test number 5965 2464 1202;

16/08/2010 MOT (Expired 15/08/2011). Mileage 59,193. MOT test number 5141 4832 0213;

27/07/2010 'A' Service carried out at Lightning Performance (Independent Lotus Specialist) at 59,175 miles;

16/07/2009 MOT (Expired 15/07/2010). Mileage 58,791. MOT test number 7915 3769 9132;

19/05/2008 MOT (Expired 18/05/2009). Mileage 57,600. MOT test number 9028 5084 8125;

01/02/2008 'B' Service carried out at Lucas of Mansfield at 50,451 miles

05/09/2007 'A' Service carried out at Lucas of Mansfield at 49,259 miles (Cambelt changed);

18/05/2007 MOT (Expired 17/05/2008). MOT test number 7228 8863 7139;

New tie/track road end fitted £76.56;

05/01/2006 New Cobra 6422 h/set installed;

12/10/2005 MOT (Expired 11/10/2006). MOT test number 5233 8588 5287;

18/01/2005 'A' Service carried out at Lucas of Mansfield at 42,873 miles;

16/04/2004 New battery £32.42

07/05/2003 'C' Service carried out at Dick LOVETT (Cheltenham) Ltd Lotus specialists at 36736 miles (Cambelt changed);

22/03/2003 'A' Service carried out at Dick LOVETT (Cheltenham) Ltd Lotus specialists at 35,202 miles

11/05/2002 'B' Service carried out at Haydon Cars Ltd - Lotus & Caterham 7 Specialists at 19,605 miles;

06/10/2001 'A' Service carried out at Haydon Cars Ltd - Lotus & Caterham 7 Specialists at 14,037 miles;

24/02/2001 'A' Service carried out at Haydon Cars Ltd - Lotus & Caterham 7 Specialists at 6,130 miles;

21/09/2000 '1000 mile' After Sales Service carried out at Haydon Cars Ltd - Lotus & Caterham 7 specialists.

So what is a Sport 160? A lot of you will know, but some of you won’t, and others will be confused by SVA and WVTA specifications.

One thing is clear, these are becoming increasingly rare. Figures from How Many Left? show that in Q3 of 2015 there were just 74 licensed and 43 SORN

The Sport 160 model was a higher performance derivative of the Elise, and was aimed at customers requiring an increased level of dynamic specification for use on road or track.

The first 50 Sport 160 cars underwent Single Vehicle type Approval (SVA) testing, and were factory built with catalytic converters and 'Sport' exhaust mufflers to produce 160 PS.

Subsequent cars were, Whole Vehicle Type Approved (WVTA) and were factory built with catalytic converters, the 111S exhaust system and dual intake air cleaner assemblies to produce approx. 150PS. These cars are readily converted to 160PS specification. Prior to July '00, all cars were fitted with sport suspension (LSS) and upgraded seats, both of which became factory fit options after this time.

The difference between the Sport 160 and the standard Elise which the engine is based on are, modified inlet and exhaust ports, optimised compression ratio, new inlet and exhaust camshafts, VVC type cast alloy inlet manifold assembly, Modified airbox, 45mm diameter fabricated 4-2-1 exhaust manifold apparently as per the 340R and oil cooler.

Visually, the Sport 160 has Lotus 'Victory' wheels (6J front, 8J rear) with 185/55R15 and 225/45R16 tyres. The Sport 160 has a 111S rear aerofoil with added wedge shaped plinths to raise the height.

My car is a WVTA car which has been fitted with SPAX RSX suspension which are described by Hangar 111 in the following manner, "If you want the ultimate suspension kit to transform the handling characteristics of your car and to adjust the ride height too, then SPAX RSX is the answer. RSX kits contain all of the key features and benefits of our PSX kits, plus allow you to adjust the ride height of the car using 100% Stainless Steel Height Adjusters. RSX also allows you to set the corner weights of your car, which means you can control the weight distribution, improving the balance and grip of the car. Because RSX is a “Coil-Over” design, it comes with narrower, uprated race type springs, which means you can fit larger diameter wheels. Controlling the damper stiffness allows you to alter the suspension set up to perfectly suit your style of driving. The result is more driver confidence and this means more enjoyment! Some suspension kits may give your car cool looks and adjustable ride height. SPAX RSX Suspension Kits deliver SO MUCH MORE".

The suspension was set up for me by Andy WALSH of CAR LIMITS and it really does handle very nicely.

If you are looking for a Sport 160 come and have a look, this is a very honest, straight car.