1995 Lotus Esprit S4s
$38K
Lotus Elise 111S
1999 to 2000 · Roadster
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Shifty Estimate
$27,100
Low confidence · $20K to $34K
- Median · 12 mo
- $27,078
- Sales · 12 mo
- 3
- Original MSRP
- $32,000Down 15% since new
Enthusiast
Sold$35,361 · Bring a Trailer · Aug 2026
The market
Every recorded 1999 Lotus Elise 111S sale, by date and price
Every S1
Sold prices, all years · Oct 2, 2026
| 111S1999 to 2000 | Sport 1901998 to 1999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $27,100Low confidence | $39,100Low confidence |
| Sold median | $34,0005 sales | $39,5003 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Rover K-Series VVC, 1.8L
- Power
- 143 hp
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.4 s
- Top speed
- 131 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,598 lb
- Original MSRP
- $32,000
- Designer
- Julian Thomson
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Elise 111S cost?
A 1999 Lotus Elise 111S cost $32,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $27,078. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $27,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $20,325 to $33,875, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $27,100. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
How many Lotus Elise 111S have sold?
Shifty has 5 public sales of the Lotus Elise 111S on file. The earliest was on Feb 24, 2021.
What is the most expensive Lotus Elise 111S sold?
The highest public sale on file is $43,210, on Jan 11, 2024, with 17,000 mi.
What has a Lotus Elise 111S sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $27,078Aug 31, 202613,604 mi
- $35,361Aug 14, 2026Yellow · 29,000 mi
- $26,080May 4, 2026Azure Blue · 32,462 mi
About the 1999 Lotus Elise 111S
The 111S represents the Elise at its early peak, featuring the potent Rover K-Series VVC engine that delivered genuine thrills in Lotus's featherweight chassis. Julian Thomson's original design language remained pure, while the Variable Valve Control system provided 143 hp that felt explosive in the sub-1,600-pound package. These early cars capture the raw essence of Colin Chapman's philosophy before safety regulations and market demands softened the formula. The 111S bridges the gap between the original Series 1 and later iterations, offering collectors the sweet spot of early Elise purity with improved refinement. Values have been climbing steadily as enthusiasts recognize this as perhaps the most authentic modern Lotus experience.
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