Lotus Elite S1
Overview
| Produced: |
1957-1960, 280 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe |
The Elite was a marvellous car that was amazingly quick because it only weighed 1,150 lb (575 kg) and had a 1.2 litre Coventry-Climax engine that with its 71 bhp at 6,100 was really overpowered. The body was made of glass-fibre reinforced polyester but this proved to be a disadvantage after a few years when the bodies began to crack easily.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1216cc | S4 OHC | Coventry Climax | 76.6mm x 66.7mm | |
| Lotus 900 SeriesTwin Cam |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.5inch | 1 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 mph | 11.3 s | 34 mpg | 71 bhp 6100 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 088 | Lotus Elite | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 26 Sep 2012 | £48000.00 | - |
| 39 | Lotus Elite Series 1 | BCA | 20 Feb 2006 | - | £27412.00 |
| 637 | Lotus Elite S1 Coupé | Bonhams | 18 Apr 2005 | £15000.00 | £17250.00 |
| 82 | Lotus Elite Series I | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Dec 2004 | £13900.00 | - |
| 093 | Lotus Elite Sports (1959) | Christies | 11 Jun 2002 | - | £44650.00 |
| 051 | Lotus Seven Climax IRS Sports (1959) | H&H Sales Limited | 6 Jun 2001 | £25000.00 | - |
| 509 | Lotus Elite Coupe (1959) | Sothebys | 24 Nov 1997 | Not sold | |
| 875 | Lotus Elite Sports (1959) | Brooks | 26 Oct 1995 | £16000.00 | - |
| 042 | Lotus Elite (1959) | ADT | 12 Jun 1995 | Not sold | |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855205475 | Lotus Elite Limited Edition | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Classic Cars December 2001 pg 64 |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2001 | |||
| Giant Lotus handling test. Lotus has always made an art form out of building fine-handling cars. We put the best to the ultimate track test. | ||||
| Article |
Go your own way |
34 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly August 2009 | |||
| Go your own way- Lying in bits 20 years ago, this Lotus Elite is back on the road and better than ever. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Lotus Elite/Eclat |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 10 July 2008 | |||
| Buying power - Lotus Elite/Eclat- Taking Lotus upmarket, this pairing brought a touch of luxury to Hethel, while still demonstrating the performance and handling which had become a tradition of the brand. IAN SEABROOK tells you how this pricey-when-new sportscar now makes an ideal starter-Lotus. | ||||
| Article |
Torque and cheese |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2002 | |||
| Torque and cheese - Lotus vs Lotus - Julian Balme tries the Lotus reposition, replacing the Elan + 2S witht the radical, F1-inspired Elite. | ||||
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