2000 Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160

KEY FACTS

• This Lotus Elise Sport 160 is a rare and visceral modern classic sports car, and one of the first 50 examples registered via the SVA process.
• It is powered by a 1.8-litre K-series inline-four engine, driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in the UK in April 2000, the car is offered for sale in Northern Ireland.
• The odometer shows 31,060 miles, which the seller believes to be the genuine total.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Sport 160 is one of just 337 examples built, and is from the initial run of 50 cars that went through the SVA (Single Vehicle Approval) process to be approved as road legal.
• The Sport 160 engine featured modified inlet and exhaust ports and camshafts, a VVC type cast alloy inlet manifold/plenum, and a 45mm-diameter 4-2-1 exhaust manifold as seen on the 340R. The model was also upgraded with Koni dampers and lowered stiffer suspension, as well as an uprated anti-roll bar and cross-drilled brake discs from the Sport 135 variant.
• This Elise S1 is finished in silver, with the seats trimmed in black and blue fabric, and blue Alcantara door inserts.
• It has been modified with a rear diffuser, revised air intake, and a different exhaust system.
• Accompanying the car are the owner's handbooks, some old MOT certificates, various receipts for previous parts and services, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: The bodywork has previously had a complete repaint in 2024.
• The MOT test history is shown in the auction listing sidebar.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the last maintenance was carried out in September 2026 at 31,059 miles.

SUMMARY

The Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160 is a lightweight, driver-focused machine, celebrated for its pure handling dynamics and exhilarating performance. This example is one of the first 50 cars, registered via the SVA process and built to a true ‘purist’ specification, and benefits from a reported recent repaint. It would make a rewarding addition to a wider collection of modern classics, promising a visceral and analogue driving experience on winding roads or track days.

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