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    1998 Lotus Elise

    New from

    $69,919 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    12 month, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $69,919 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $85,982 for the Sport R.

    There are 3 variants of the Elise available in Australia.

    The Lotus Elise is only available with an null motor that produces 91kW and 165Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Elise is offered with a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    130.37 - 149.63 kW/t
    99.07 kW/t
    149.63 kW/t
    Price
    $69,919 - $85,982
    $38,795
    $85,982
    Warranty (Years)
    1 year
    1 year
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    1998 Lotus Elise Price

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$75,588

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$77,696
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$69,919
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$82,608

    Sport R

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$85,982
    *excl. on-roads

    All Lotus Elise Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$97,990$109,990
    2020$87,990$107,990
    2019$87,990$107,990
    2018$87,990$107,990
    2017$74,990$104,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Lotus Elise Pricing

    1998 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Toned
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.81
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1440
      • Overall Height (mm): 1202
      • Overall Length (mm): 3726
      • Overall Width (mm): 1701
      • Rear Track (mm): 1453
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 80
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10.5
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1796
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Mid
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.3
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Oil Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 124
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 91
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 165
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window
      • Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 12
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 12
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 12
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 942
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 675
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 130.37
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 40
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 10.6
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 122
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.94
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    Removes from Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.81
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 124
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 91
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window
      • Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12

    Sport R

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 149.63
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 137
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 101
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window
      • Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 130.37
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 40
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 10.6
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 122
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.94
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    See all 1998 Lotus Elise Specs

    1998 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1202mm
    1701mm
    3726mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1998 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1998 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    Lotus EliseFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDUnleaded-
    See all Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    1998 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise offers a 12 month unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Lotus Elise FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $69,919.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Sport R that starts from $85,982.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport and Sport R.

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Base which measures 1701mm wide, 3726mm in length and sits 1202mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Sport R which has 101kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Sport R which weighs 942 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses Unleaded.

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