Lotus Elite S2

Overview
Produced: 1960-1963, 750 produced.
Types: Coupe
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1216ccS4 OHCCoventry Climax76.6mm x 66.7mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
110 mph11.3 s34 mpg
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDisc
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
055 1962/67 Lotus Elite S2 H&H Sales Limited 23 Jul 2008 £11000.00 -
326 1962 Lotus Elite S2 Coupe Coys 3 Mar 2008 £33523.00 -
024 1962 LOTUS ELITE S2 H&H Sales Limited 12 Apr 2006 £15500.00 -
403 Lotus Elite Series 2 Coys 30 Oct 2004 Not sold
320 Lotus Elite S2 Coys 10 Jan 2004 - £17879.00
044 Lotus Elite S2 (1961) H&H Sales Limited 20 Feb 2002 - £19950.00
018 Lotus Elite S2 (1962) H&H Sales Limited 26 Sep 2001 Not sold
060 Lotus Elite S2 (1962) H&H Sales Limited 6 Dec 2000 £15500.00 -
013 Lotus Elite S2 (1961) H&H Sales Limited 6 Dec 2000 £13000.00 -
509 Lotus Elite Climax (1960) Brooks 12 Sep 1999 - £23000.00
144 Lotus Elite (1960) Coys 31 Jul 1999 Not sold
053 Lotus Elite S2 (1960) Coys 31 Jul 1999 Not sold
054 Lotus Elite Special (1960) BCA 14 Dec 1998 £18000.00 -
046 Lotus Elite (1960) BCA 12 Oct 1998 Not sold
063 Lotus Elite S2 Special (1960) Coys 25 Jul 1998 Not sold
044 Lotus Elite S2 (1962) Coys 25 Jul 1998 £16000.00 -
094 Lotus Elite Series II SE (1962) Coys 25 Jul 1998 £20000.00 -
018 Lotus Elite S2 (1961) Coys 11 May 1998 £19000.00 -
026 Lotus Elite (1962) BCA 23 Feb 1998 Not sold
079 Lotus Elite Super 95 (1962) H&H Sales Limited 26 Feb 1997 £24000.00 -
39A Lotus Elite Super 95 (1963) Coys 19 Sep 1995 Not sold
046 Lotus Elite (1960) Coys 29 Jul 1995 £16000.00 -
227 Lotus Team Elite Replica (1960) Brooks 19 Mar 1995 Not sold
222 Lotus Elite Super 95 (1962) Christies 14 May 1994 Not sold
017 Lotus Elite S2 (1963) Coys 25 Jul 1993 Not sold
067 Lotus Elite (1960) Brooks 26 May 1992 Not sold
Books
ISBN Title Publisher Buy this book
1855205475 Lotus Elite Limited Edition Brooklands Books Buy View
Magazine Articles
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Article The essence of Lotus
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Publication Classic Cars March 2010
The essence of Lotus - Lotus made its name by breeding into its cars a surreal blend of handling, feel and supple ride.  We test six definitive models to discover which one distils the magic best.  1960 Lotus Seven Series 1, 1961 Lotus Elite, 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1969 Lotus Europa Series 2, 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo, 2000 Lotus Elise Sport 160.
Article 2005 Classic Car of the year
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Publication Classic Cars June 2005
2005 Classic Car of the year  - Eight cars made it to the first ever Classic Car of the Year final, each with its own exceptional restoration story.  With four cars competing in the professional class and four in the amateur class, there would be two  winners.  Which would you choose? 1934 Austin Ten-Four Cabriolet, 1962, Jaguar E-type S1 3.8 fhc, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport, 1959 Lotus Seven Climax, 1963 Lotus Elite Super 95, 1923 Daimler D16 Sleeve-valve Landaulet, 1935 Citroen Traction Avant 11an Faux Cabriolet.
Article Classic Cars December 2001 pg 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 Driving a wedge into the status quo
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Publication Classic & Sports Car September 2011
Driving a wedge into the status quo - Can the Elite, the most practical Lotus of all, tempt Martin Buckley away from the Mercedes W123 and Lancia Gamma, two of his favourite coupes?
Article Go your own way
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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 Torque and cheese
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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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