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Free Lotus Elise VIN Decoder

Decode your Lotus Elise VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 7 variants (1997+). No registration.

1997+ 7 variants Petrol
Lotus Elise
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Lotus Elise specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Elise variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L SC 6MT (218 HP) 2008 Petrol 1.8 L 215 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
1.8L R 6MT (192 HP) 2008 Petrol 1.8 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
1.8L S 5MT (136 HP) 2008 Petrol 1.8 L 134 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L 5MT (122 HP) 2008 Petrol 1.8 L 119 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L 5MT RWD (179 HP) 1997 Petrol 1.8 L 177 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L 5MT RWD (143 HP) 1997 Petrol 1.8 L 143 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L 5MT RWD (118 HP) 1997 Petrol 1.8 L 118 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Lotus Elise VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Elise is what the advert claims before you buy.

Other Elise generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Lotus Elise VIN FAQ

What does a Lotus Elise VIN tell you?+
A Lotus Elise VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Lotus Elise?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Lotus Elise made?+
Our database covers the Lotus Elise for model years 1997+, across 7 variants.
Is the Lotus Elise VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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