Lotus Elise S2 (2001)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 102 photos
• Video including engine running
• Verifiable mileage of 122,857 km

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 2001
• First registration: United Kingdom
• Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 122 hp (90 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Metallic blue
• Interior: Gray-black fabric-leather combination
• Inspection valid until 07/2027
• Additional features:
• Interior trim with real carbon fiber
• Stainless steel sports exhaust system installed

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in metallic blue.
• According to the description, there is some repainting.
• Overall, the paint is in good condition with an even gloss.
• Isolated light signs of wear, small scratches, and minimal stone chips are visible. (Image 24)

Interior

• Interior finished in a two-tone leather-fabric combination (gray/black)
• Sports seats with leather center panels and fabric/Alcantara-like side bolsters
• Slight signs of wear and isolated wear on the seat bolsters are visible (Image 80)

Technical

• The Lotus Elise is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• The engine starts cleanly and produces a direct, mechanical sound without significant sound deadening—typical of the Lotus Elise’s purist design
• A subtle, throaty hum at idle; under load, a rev-happy, bright, and sporty-aggressive four-cylinder sound
• Last service performed in November 2024

History

Ownership history

• A total of three owners
• Accident-free under current ownership

Service history

• 2001 at 1,164 km: Delivery service (Edmondson Lotus)
• 2002 at 6,393 km: Service performed (Wilsons Lotus)
• 2003 at 7,363 km: Service performed (Wilsons Lotus)
• 2004 at 12,247 km: Service performed (Wilsons Lotus)
• 2006 at 19,659 km: Service performed (Stratstone Lotus Cardiff)
• 2008 at 34,847 km: Service performed (Quantum Mechanics Lotus Specialist)
• 2010 at 45,012 km: Service performed (Quantum Mechanics Lotus Specialist)
• 2016 at 69,750 km: Service performed
• 2020 at 73,645 km: Service performed (baselime cars GmbH)
• 2022 at 75,293 km: Service performed (baselime cars GmbH)
• 2024 at 77,760 km: Service performed (baselime cars GmbH)

Documents

• Service logbook (Images 98 to 101)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Image 97) & Vehicle title (Image 96)
• Exhaust system registration (Image 102)

Summary

The 2001 Lotus Elise S2 offered here features a classic, performance-oriented configuration with a manual transmission and a verifiable mileage of 122,857 km. According to the seller, the vehicle is in good overall condition, comes with a fully maintained service history, and underwent a service in November 2024. The Elise, painted in metallic blue, shows slight signs of wear typical for its age and some repainting; the interior is well-maintained and features genuine carbon fiber trim. With three previous owners, TÜV valid until 07/2027, and a documented history, this example offers a solid foundation for enthusiasts of the purist Lotus driving concept.