Verdict
A
BHP
430 bhp
0–60
3.7 s
Top speed
196 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$133,000
Strengths
- Mid-engine 2+2 — usable Lotus
- Toyota 2GR-FE V6 reliable
- GT430 is rare and special
Weaknesses
- Cabin Lotus-budget
- Six-speed manual harsh shift
- Charge-cooler pump on SC cars
Notable tech
- Bonded aluminium chassis
- Mid-engine, RWD
- Toyota 2GR 3.5 V6 NA / SC
- 5MT / 6MT / 6AT (IPS)
- S / Sport / GT410 / GT430 trims
- Coupe and Roadster (S2 onwards)
Common issues
- V6 charge-cooler pump
- Clutch slave cylinder
- Cabin trim wear
- Soft-top wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
3.5 V6 NA
BHP276
Torque342 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top162 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
3.5 V6 SC (S)
BHP345
Torque400 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top172 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
3.5 V6 SC Sport 410
BHP410
Torque410 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top186 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
3.5 V6 SC GT430
BHP430
Torque440 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top196 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT