Lotus Elan M100
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 5 public sales of the Lotus Elan M100. The records run from April 2026 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $12,100. The Shifty Estimate for the Elan is $12,700.
Versions
About the Lotus Elan M100
- Built
- 1989 to 1995
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Engine
- Inline-4 Turbo, 1.6L Turbo
- Power
- 162 hp
- 0 to 60
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 137 mph
The Lotus Elan M100 was built from 1989 to 1995.
The Elan, the most traded version: The M100 Elan marked Lotus's bold departure from their fiberglass tradition, embracing front-wheel drive and a turbocharged Isuzu 1.6-liter four-cylinder producing 162 horsepower. Despite purist skepticism, this Elan delivered classic Lotus handling magic through meticulous suspension tuning and a remarkably low 2,300-pound curb weight. The pop-up headlights and flowing Peter Stevens design aged gracefully, while the sophisticated multi-link rear suspension provided the grip and balance that made Colin Chapman famous. Only 3,855 examples were built during its six-year run, making it the rarest production Elan. Today's collectors appreciate the M100's unique position as Lotus's final attempt at mainstream success before returning to their lightweight, rear-drive roots. Clean examples command premium prices, particularly the later SE models with their revised suspension geometry and improved build quality.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Elan M100 cost?
In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $12,100. The Shifty Estimate is $12,700.
What is a Lotus Elan M100 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Elan is $12,700. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Lotus Elan M100 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $35,250, for a 1991 Lotus Elan at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Oct 7, 2026. It showed 22,000 miles.
How many Lotus Elan M100 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 5 public sales since April 2026. 5 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $35,250 on Oct 7, 2026.
Where do Lotus Elan M100 examples sell?
Of the last 5 sales with a known venue, 3 were at Cars & Bids. The rest: Bring a Trailer (1) and Car & Classic (1).
How many miles do Lotus Elan M100 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 5 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 61,000 miles. The lowest showed 22,000 miles and the highest 101,590 miles.
Where do Shifty's Lotus Elan M100 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Lotus Elan M100. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.