Review: Lotus Series II Elise (2001-06) Overview Released in October 2001, the Lotus Series II Elise was a mid-engined two-seat roadster with a removable roof. Manufactured in Norfolk, England, the rear-wheel drive Elise was initially powered by a Rover-sourced 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Series II Elise […]
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Review: Lotus Series III Elise (2010-21)
Overview Released in April 2010, the Lotus Series III Elise was a mid-engined, two-seat roadster with a removable soft-top roof. Manufactured in Norfolk, England, the rear-wheel drive Series III Elise was not an entirely new model, but an update of the Series II Elise . Like its Series II predecessor, the Series III Elise continued […]
Review: Lotus Series I Elise (1996-01)
Overview Released in November 1996, the Lotus Series I Elise was a two-door, mid-engined roadster with a removable roof. Manufactured in Norfolk, England, the rear-wheel drive Elise was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Series I Elise had an epoxy-bonded extruded aluminium chassis with a […]
Recalls & faults: Lotus Series II Elise (2001-10)
Recalls: Lotus Series II Elise Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Lotus Series III Elise (2010-21)
Recalls: Lotus Series III Elise Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Lotus Series I Elise (1996-01)
Recalls: Lotus Series I Elise Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Images: Lotus Series I Elise (1996-01)
Images: Lotus Series I Elise (1996-01) Released in November 1996, the Lotus Series I Elise was a two-door, mid-engined roadster with a removable roof. Manufactured in Norfolk, England, the rear-wheel drive Elise was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Series I Elise had an epoxy-bonded […]
Images: Lotus Series II Elise (2001-10)
Images: Lotus Series II Elise (2001-06) Released in October 2001, the Lotus Series II Elise was a mid-engined two-seat roadster with a removable roof. Manufactured in Norfolk, England, the rear-wheel drive Elise was initially powered by a Rover-sourced 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Series II Elise range […]
Images: Lotus Series III Elise (2010-21)
Images: Lotus Series III Elise (2010-21) Released in April 2010, the Lotus Series III Elise was a mid-engined, two-seat roadster with a removable soft-top roof. Manufactured in Norfolk, England, the rear-wheel drive Series III Elise was not an entirely new model, but an update of the Series II Elise… Read full Lotus Series III Elise […]
Videos: Lotus Series II Elise (2001-10)
Men and Motors: 2001 Lotus Series II Elise review Note Please note that these videos are applicable to vehicles as they are supplied to their respective markets. As such, the features, prices and performance of the vehicles in these videos may differ from those which are supplied in Australia. Men and Motors: 2001 Lotus Series […]