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Lotus Elise Sport 190
1998 to 1999 · Roadster · Limited edition · 50 built
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Shifty Estimate
$39,100
Low confidence · $29K to $49K
- Median · all time
- $39,500
- Sales · all time
- 3
- Market cap
- $1.96M · 50 built
- Original MSRP
- $39,000Up 0% since new
Enthusiast
Sold$39,100 · Bring a Trailer · Jun 2026
The market
Every recorded 1998 Lotus Elise Sport 190 sale, by date and price
Jun 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$39,100 · 4,800 mi · Mustard Yellow
● Sold
2 salesmedian $40kupdated Jun 2026
Every S1
Sold prices, all years · Oct 2, 2026
| Sport 1901998 to 1999 | 111S1999 to 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $39,100Low confidence | $27,100Low confidence |
| Sold median | $39,5003 sales | $34,0005 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Rover K-Series SC, 1.8L
- Power
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.4 s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,565 lb
- Production
- 50 built
- Original MSRP
- $39,000
- Designer
- Julian Thomson
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Elise Sport 190 cost?
A 1998 Lotus Elise Sport 190 cost $39,000 new. Across every sale we have on file, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $39,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $39,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $29,325 to $48,875, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1998 Lotus Elise Sport 190 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $39,100. 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.
Is a Lotus Elise Sport 190 a good investment?
It has appreciated 0% against its $39,000 list price. Only 50 were built.
What has a Lotus Elise Sport 190 sold for at auction?
The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $39,100Jun 10, 2026Mustard Yellow · 4,800 mi
- $58,000Jan 14, 2021Red · 500 mi
About the 1998 Lotus Elise Sport 190
The Sport 190 represents one of the holy grails of Elise collecting, a supercharged variant from the model's infancy that previewed the performance potential of Lotus's revolutionary chassis. With only 50 units produced, this limited edition featured a blown K-Series engine delivering 190 hp in a package weighing barely 1,500 pounds. The result was devastating performance that established the Elise's giant-killing reputation. These cars captured the raw, unfiltered essence of Chapman's philosophy before modern safety requirements added weight and complexity. The Sport 190's rarity, combined with its position as the first truly potent Elise variant, makes it extraordinarily desirable among collectors. Finding one requires patience and deep pockets, but ownership provides access to automotive history.
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