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Free Lotus Elise VIN Decoder

Look up available Lotus Elise vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 7 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1997–? 7 variants Petrol

Lotus Elise specs by variant

All 7 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · MANUAL 7 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
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	—

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Lotus Elise specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Lotus Elise VIN FAQ

What can a Lotus Elise VIN lookup show?+

It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.

Where should I check the Lotus Elise identification number?+

Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.

What do the Lotus Elise dates in this catalog mean?+

The source lists years 1997–? across 7 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.

Is the Lotus Elise VIN check free?+

Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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