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    1998 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $69,719 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Lotus Elise

    The 1998 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,719 for the Base variant and topping out at $82,608 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Elise available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (88kW/165Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (88kW/165Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 1998 Elise was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    132.58 - 146.94 kW/t
    64.4 kW/t
    159.58 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    144 litres
    420 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $69,719 - $82,608
    $39,800
    $138,250
    Warranty (Years)
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    24 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1998 Lotus Elise Price

    *excl. on-roads

    1998 Lotus Elise Specs

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    Base

    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
      • Storage Cover: Soft
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Plastic
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Sports
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Lockable
      • Type: Cap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Concealed
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Partial Digital
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Alloy
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Oil temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Dead Lock
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Key
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Sports
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 3
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Number Of Speeds: 2
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    1998 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1202mm
    1701mm
    3726mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1998 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    1998 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

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    Lotus Elise FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $69,719.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $82,608.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Base which measures 1701mm wide, 3726mm in length and sits 1202mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Base which has 98kW of power from its 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Base which weighs 942 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or premium unleaded.