Lotus Elite S1
Overview
| Produced: |
1974-1980, 2535 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Hatchback,2 doors,4 seats(Sporting hachback) |
The Elan +2 ceased production in 1974 and was followed by the Eilte S1. The Elan +2 looked precisely like the sports car of the similar name but the Elite S1 had no resemblance whatever with the super sports car that was so far ahead of its rivals between 1958 and 1963. This new car looked more of an estate car than a sporting coupe. The body was polyester once more of course and there was a 1,973 cc Jensen Healey engine under the bonnet. The cylinder head had twin over-head camshafts and four valves per cylinder to deliver 155 bhp at 6,500 rpm. This model remained in production for six years but did not sell well. Practical Classics November 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide - Lotus Eclat, Elite and Excel - 1974-1992. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dellorto | 2 | (38mm chokes) |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 mph | 7.8 s | 21 mpg | 160 bhp 6200 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Lotus Elite (1975) | H&H Sales Limited | 6 Dec 2000 | £1550.00 | - |
| 001 | Lotus Elite (1976) | Christies | 17 Jun 2000 | - | £1175.00 |
| 210 | Lotus Elite (1977) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Aug 1997 | £1400.00 | - |
| 220 | Lotus Elite 521 (1974) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Aug 1997 | Not sold | |
| 008 | Lotus Elite 503 (1980) | H&H Sales Limited | 17 Apr 1996 | £1700.00 | - |
| 004 | Lotus Elite (1977) | H&H Sales Limited | 20 Apr 1995 | £1400.00 | - |
| 047 | Lotus Elite (1979) | ADT | 9 Aug 1993 | £1450.00 | - |
| 010 | Lotus Elite (1974) | ADT | 19 Apr 1993 | £2400.00 | - |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200287 | Lotus Elite & Eclat 1974-82 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Group Test - Sporting estates |
34 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2006 | |||
| Sporting estates - Some people are born into it, the rest of us have to work for it. But these four station wagons prove you don't need blue blood to get a taste of the high life. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Lotus Eclat, Elite and Excel - 1974-1992 |
74 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2002 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Lotus Eclat, Elite & Excel - 1974-1992 - A Seventies car without a rusty bodyshell? Maybe, but that doesn't mean buying one of these classic Lotuses will be glitch-free. | ||||
| 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 |
Six of the best..Lotus Classics |
51 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2006 | |||
| Six of the best..Lotus Classics - Every month, this special series brings you the most diverse and fascinating groups of vehicles we can conjure up. Paul Guinness is your trusty guide. Lotus Esprit S1, S2 & S3, Lotus Elite, Lotus Eclat, Lotus Elan, Lotus Elise, Lotus Carlton. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide |
108 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly August 2005 | |||
| Buyers guide - The Lotus Elite was a piece of high-tech, avant garde design to take the brand upmarket. Today it can be cheap to buy, but expensive to own. Mark Robinson looks at the pitfalls. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - The Lotus Position |
55 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2004 | |||
| Marque Five - The Lotus Position - Lotus have produced some hugely underrated sporting machines over the years. Paul Guinness takes a look at five of the best classic Lotus buys of today. Lotus Europa, Lotus Elite, Lotus Eclat, Lotus Esprit S1, S1 & S3, Lotus Cortina. | ||||
| 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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