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2011 Lotus Elise

New from

$69,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.3 - 8.5 L / 100km

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 $69,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $94,990 for the SC.

There are 4 variants of the Elise available in Australia.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (141kW/181Nm), 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (162kW/212Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (99kW/160Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2011 Elise is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

113.01 - 186.21 kW/t

55.07 kW/t

224.14 kW/t

Boot Space

112 - 115 litres

112 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.3 - 8.5 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

16.6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

518 - 698 km

518 km

1,298 km

Price

$69,990 - $94,990

$22,990

$473,783

Warranty (Years)

2 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

2011 Lotus Elise Price

S

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$69,990

Club Racer

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$72,990

R

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$84,990

SC

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$94,990

*excl. on-roads

All Lotus Elise Pricing

Year	Price 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

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2011 Lotus Elise Specs

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Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Brand Name: Alpine
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Roadster
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Number Of Doors: 2
- Platform Code: Lotus
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 113.01
Convenience
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 112
- Front Track (mm): 1457
- Overall Height (mm): 1117
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
- Overall Width (mm): 1719
- Rear Track (mm): 1507
- Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 80.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 149
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Engine Code: 1zr-fae
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 78.5
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Red
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 134
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 99
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
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
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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 Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Ec60
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 876
- Tare Weight (kg): 851
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 Load Index: 80
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- 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 Load Index: 90
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Club Racer

Adds to S:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.12
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
- Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
Engine
- Bore Engine: 80.0
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1796
- Engine Code: 1zz-fe
- Stroke Engine: 89.3
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Paint
- External Color: Gray
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 860
- Tare Weight (kg): 835

Removes from S:

Audio
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- Upgraded Speakers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 113.01
Engine
- Bore Engine: 80.5
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Engine Code: 1zr-fae
- Stroke Engine: 78.5
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Red
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 876
- Tare Weight (kg): 851

Adds to Club Racer:

Audio
- Upgraded Speakers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 163.95
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 115
- Overall Height (mm): 1143
- Rear Track (mm): 1503
- Wheelbase (mm): 2301
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 196
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine Code: 2zz-ge
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Red
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 537
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 222
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 138
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

Removes from Club Racer:

Audio
- System Brand Name: Alpine
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.12
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
- Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 112
- Overall Height (mm): 1117
- Rear Track (mm): 1507
- Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 149
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine Code: 1zz-fe
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
- External Color: Gray
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 134
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 99
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Transmission Code: Ec60
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 835
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Adds to R:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 186.21
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 199
- Compressor: Supercharger
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 518
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 220
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 162
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 212
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 870
Wheels
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0

Removes from R:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 163.95
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 196
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 537
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 222
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 138
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 860
Wheels
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5

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2011 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the Club Racer with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Lotus Elise that uses the most amount of fuel is the SC with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Lotus Elise	Fuel Type	Combined
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	6.3 L/100km

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2011 Lotus Elise Warranty

What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

The Lotus Elise offers a 2 year 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.