Vehicle details
For Sale: 2016 Lotus Elise Sport 220 Formula Red | 14-Spoke Black Alloys | Hard & Soft Top | Under 31, 500 miles | Full Lotus Main Dealer History A truly exceptional example of the legendary Lotus Elise Sport 220, finished in breathtaking Formula Red with 14-spoke black alloy wheels. Supplied with both the body-coloured hard top and the black soft top, this car offers the ultimate combination of year-round usability and open-air exhilaration. Originally owned by a Lotus technician, this example has been maintained with unmatched care and understanding. It comes complete with a full Lotus main dealer service history, confirming a lifetime of expert attention and proper maintenance. Powered by a supercharged 1.8-litre engine producing 217 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, and weighing just 914 kg, performance is electrifying 0-62 mph in around 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 145 mph. But the magic of the Elise isnt just speed; its the way it feels. Few cars can rival its steering precision, chassis balance, and the sheer joy it delivers on every journey. The Formula Red paintwork contrasts perfectly with the black alloys, giving this car a sharp, purposeful look. The inclusion of both roofs is a rare and valuable option equally suited to summer blasts or all-weather use. Inside, the lightweight cabin is focused purely on driving engagement, with sports seats, exposed aluminium, and the iconic open-gate gearshift feel that defines the Elise experience. Specification Highlights: 2016 Lotus Elise Sport 220 Formula Red with 14-spoke black alloys Under 31, 500 miles Originally owned by a Lotus technician Full Lotus main dealer service history 1.8-litre supercharged engine (217 bhp / 250 Nm) 6-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive Lightweight bonded aluminium chassis Bilstein dampers and double-wishbone suspension Supplied with both hard top and soft top This is a car thats clearly been cherished never neglected, never abused. The low mileage, full history, and technician ownership make it one of the best-prepared Elise Sport 220s currently available. The car is in superb mechanical and cosmetic condition and ready to be enjoyed from day one. If youve been seeking a genuine drivers sports car that ticks the rare boxes roof choice, specialist pedigree, low miles and a show-stopping colour/spec look no further. This Elise Sport 220 isnt just about numbers, its about emotion. Its weekend-blast or weekday-thrill, roof-on or roof-off, and every journey becomes an event. Contact us today to arrange a viewing or request the full service record and photo pack. Cars of this calibre, with this specification and provenance, are few and far between. Professionally prepared, fully inspected and ready to drive away.
Vehicle features
- 14-spoke 16/17in alloy wheels
- Formula Red
- Hard-top roof
- Aerodynamically optimised rear diffuser
- Airbags - Driver
- Airbags - Passenger
- BOSCH Electronic Differential Lock - EDL
- Bilstein high performance gas dampers - front and rear
- Black carpet mats
- Black leather gear lever gaiter
- Black soft-top roof
- Clear Sill Stone Chip Protection Film
- Cornering Brake Control - CBC
- Daytime Running Lights - LED
- Door side impact beams
- Electric windows
- Electronic Brake Distribution - EBD
- Engine Start Push Button
- Face-level air vents
- Front anti-roll bar
- Fully independent double wishbone suspension
- Hydraulic Brake Assist - HBA
- Immobiliser
- LED Rear Lights
- Leather steering wheel
- Lightweight aluminium footwell divider
- Lightweight aluminium passenger footrest
- Lotus Dynamic Performance Management - DPM
- Polished Aluminium Gear Knob and Leather Handbrake Sleeve
- Pre-tensioning seatbelts
- Rack and Pinion
- Lotus tuned hydraulically-assisted power steering
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear diffuser - black
- Remote activated ala