1998 LOTUS ELISE

1998 Lotus Elise S1 160 bhp, close ratio gearbox

Very desirable “lightweight” car -

MMC brakes, ally boot and bootbag,green adhesive car.

Article silver, an iconic metallic shade, with blue leather and blue hood .

The seats were retrimmed as probax seats which are more comfortable and all leather work is great condition .

Blue hood in good condition

The AWI wheels are in great condition, though one has a small scratch.

Engine has been dyno at 159.1 bhp .

In 2016 , the engine was modified inc head change, porting and polishing , alloy inlet manifold,

Piper 270 solid inlet cams , 52mm throttle body , payen blue head gasket, new head bolts

piper 4-2-1 manifold

Gear box changed to close ratio and new Borg and Beck clutch.

New alloy radiator

Lotus sports suspension fitted - koni dampers Eichnach springs with adjustable ride height.

Stereo

Mats

Spotlights

The wishbones were refreshed when the LSS was fitted .

Car is SORN and last passed its MOT in 2023 with no advisory.

The car has been stored since, battery trickled charged and periodically run .

History and service history .

The previous owner said “if it wasn’t for the fact I’m in New York I’d buy the car back. “

Genuine reason for sale , health and family.

Located near Chertsey .

And now the bad bits, there’s the odd scuff mark and small repair to the front clam , yet to be painted .