The Lotus Elise Sport 160 is a remarkable sports car that combines lightweight agility with exhilarating performance. Let me delve into its virtues:
The heart of the Elise Sport 160 lies in its 1.8-liter Rover K-series engine, which produces an impressive 160 horsepower at 7000rpm. Unlike the Elise S with Variable Valve Control (VVC), the Sport 160 relies on a more traditional approach to high power. Drivers need to explore the upper rev range to extract its full potential. The result? A thrilling driving experience that rewards precision and engagement.
Lotus equipped the Sport 160 with special sports suspension, wider wheels, and upgraded brakes. These enhancements translate to razor-sharp handling, allowing the car to dance through corners with finesse. Whether on a twisty back road or a track, the Elise Sport 160 delivers an unmatched connection between driver and machine.
Only 337 units of the Lotus Elise Sport 160 were ever made, making it a rare gem for collectors and enthusiasts. Its limited production run ensures that each owner becomes part of an exclusive club. With its minimalist design, lightweight construction, and purposeful aerodynamics, the Sport 160 embodies the essence of a true sports car. It’s not just about straight-line speed; it’s about the purity of driving pleasure. Whether you’re cruising along a coastal highway or attacking a challenging circuit, the Lotus Elise Sport 160 offers an unforgettable experience that celebrates the joy of driving
This particular Sport 160 is a later ‘WVTA’ car and is finished in Starlight Metallic Black paint with freshly refurbished red Alcantara seats. First registered in June 2000 is covered just 49,000 miles. Roughly half of this car’s life has been spend wrapped up in dry storage and since venturing back out on the roads it’s undergone some significant re-fettling to ensure its in tip top condition for any future custodian.
Notable enhancements made to the car include:
• Rover K-Series engine refreshed in early 2023 including new head gasket, cylinder head bolts, uprated oil rail ladder, cambelt, tensioner, water pump, alternator belt, air filter, gaskets, spark plugs and HT leads
• Close Ratio B4BP Gearbox freshly built by Andrew Goater in February 2023 and fitted with new ultra-lightweight flywheel plus 4 new driveshaft joints and boots
• Full suspension refresh in late 2017 including new wishbone bushes, ball joints, track rod ends, drop links, bolts, wheel bearings and wishbones coated with POR15
• Nitron 1-way dampers with 425/550lb Springs (including rear helpers) and a full geometry setup by Hofmanns of Henley
• Eliseparts alloy-bell brake disks front and rear with braided brake hoses and fresh Mintex 1144 pads in March 2023
• Eliseparts Uniball Toelinks
• Eliseparts Pressure Relief Remote Thermostat kit with 82 degree thermostat and Mocal Laminova Water/Oil Cooler
• Sports Exhaust and cat replacement pipe (original cat supplied)
• 52mm “Trophy” Throttle Body and new throttle cable
• Eliseparts Aluminium Radiator
• Victory wheels refurbished (Porsche Brilliant Silver) in February 2023 and fitted with fresh Yokohama Advan Neova AD08RS Tyres
• Bodywork fully repainted including front and rear clams, sills, spoiler, bonnet and engine cover
• Red soft top roof refurbished by Allon White in August 2017 and only used a couple of times since
• Windscreen replaced at Hofmanns of Henley in September 2022
• Seats fully refurbished in Red Alcantara by Allon White in July 2023 and only just refitted
This car comes with a fresh service and MOT by Hofmann’s Henley Ltd.