✦ Shifty Estimate
$20,200
- 12 months median
- $17K
- Sales, 12 months
- 4
- Original MSRP
- $32,000 · ▼ 37% since
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1999 Lotus Elise 111S
1999 to 2000 · Roadster
Price history
Recent sales
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Specifications
- Engine
- Rover K-Series VVC, 1.8L
- Power
- 143 hp
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.4s
- 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, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $16,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $12,525 to $30,528, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $20,200. That sits above the $16,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Lotus Elise 111S sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $35,361Aug 14, 2026Yellow · 29,000 mi
- $19,250May 4, 2026Azure Blue · 32,462 mi
- $13,750Apr 9, 2026Magnetic Blue · 80,322 mi
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.