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    2001 Lotus Elise

    New from

    $79,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, 32,000 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 $79,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $99,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Elise available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (89kW/168Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (116kW/175Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Elise is offered with a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    117.72 - 153.24 kW/t
    64.19 kW/t
    154.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    310 litres
    Price
    $79,990 - $99,990
    $41,190
    $99,990
    Warranty (Years)
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    32,000 km - Unlimited
    32,000 km
    Unlimited

    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

    2001 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Plastic
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.72
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 115
      • Front Track (mm): 1457
      • Overall Height (mm): 1143
      • Overall Length (mm): 3785
      • Overall Width (mm): 1719
      • Rear Track (mm): 1503
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 36
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 201
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 125
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 89
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 168
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • 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
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • 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
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 756
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • 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: 175
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    See all 2001 Lotus Elise Specs

    2001 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1143mm
    1719mm
    3785mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2001 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    2001 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

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

    2001 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 $79,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $99,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Base which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits 1143mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Base which has 116kW 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 Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.

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