Lotus Elise S2
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 225 public sales of the Lotus Elise S2. The records run from February 2018 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 51 sold at a median of $45,500. The Shifty Estimate for the SC is $74,600.
Versions
About the Lotus Elise S2
- Built
- 2002 to 2011
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Roadster
- Engine
- Toyota 2ZZ-GE SC, 1.8L
- Power
- 218 hp
- 0 to 60
- 4.4 s
- Top speed
- 148 mph
- Designer
- Russell Carr
The Lotus Elise S2 was built from 2002 to 2011.
The Elise, the most traded version: The Series 2 Elise represents Lotus at its purest—Colin Chapman's 'simplify and add lightness' philosophy distilled into 1,975 pounds of aluminum and fiberglass brilliance. Built around the revolutionary bonded aluminum chassis that debuted in 1996, this generation brought refined ergonomics while maintaining the raw driving experience that made the original legendary. The Toyota-sourced 1.8-liter 2ZZ-GE produces 190hp, but it's the sublime chassis balance and telepathic steering that captivates enthusiasts. With no power steering, ABS, or traction control, the Elise demands driver engagement in an era of increasing electronic intervention. Production spanned multiple variants across global markets, with US-spec cars arriving in 2005 after safety modifications. Values have steadily climbed as collectors recognize these as the last truly analog sports cars from Hethel, representing peak Lotus engineering before modern regulations diluted the formula.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Elise S2 cost?
In the past 12 months, 51 sold at a median of $45,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $45,000 and $54,000. The Shifty Estimate is $74,600.
What is a Lotus Elise S2 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the SC is $74,600. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Lotus Elise S2 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $121,000, for a 2011 Lotus Elise SC at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Sep 15, 2026. It showed 1,100 miles.
How many Lotus Elise S2 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 225 public sales since February 2018. 51 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $30,000 on Oct 20, 2026.
Where do Lotus Elise S2 examples sell?
All of the last 20 sales with a known venue were at Bring a Trailer.
How many miles do Lotus Elise S2 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 18,500 miles. The lowest showed 1,100 miles and the highest 76,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Lotus Elise S2 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Lotus Elise S2. 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.