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Lotus Elise S2

Headline trim: 111R 1.8 Toyota 2ZZ — 189 bhp, 0-60 in 4.7s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
189 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$46,000

Strengths

  • Toyota engines reliable
  • Stiffer chassis
  • Six-speed manual on 111R

Weaknesses

  • K-series gasket on early cars
  • 2ZZ valve-spring
  • Clamshell cracks

Notable tech

  • Bonded aluminium (revised)
  • K-series 1.8 (pre-2004), Toyota 1ZR/2ZR/2ZZ post-2004
  • 5MT or 6MT (Toyota cars)
  • Sport 220 SC and Cup 250 SC top trims
  • Hardtop coupe option

Common issues

  • K-series gasket early
  • Toyota 2ZZ valve-spring
  • Toe-link bolts
  • Clamshell cracks

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across S2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
1.8 K-series 120
BHP118
Torque165 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT
111R 1.8 2ZZ
BHP189
Torque181 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
Sport 220 SC
BHP217
Torque210 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT