# Lotus Elise (S3) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Lotus Elise (S3).

### Overview
- **Make:** Lotus
- **Model:** Elise
- **Generation:** S3
- **Production Years:** 2010–2021
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/elise/s3
- **Data as of:** August 6, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-08-06T17:41:00.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 0 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Lotus Elise
- **Production Era:** 1996-2021
- **Total Volume:** 35,124 units produced worldwide across three generations
- **Engine Architecture:** 1.8L Rover K-Series / 1.8L Toyota 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i / Supercharged 2ZZ & 2ZR
- **Output Range:** 118 to 243 hp / 122 to 184 lb-ft
- **Chassis Construction:** Bonded extruded 6000-series aluminum tub (150 lbs bare shell)
- **Layout:** Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- **Transmission:** 5-speed manual (Rover) / 6-speed manual (Toyota)
- **Curb Weight:** 1,598 to 1,975 lbs

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 2 most recent of 2 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | R | Manual | 36,500 mi | $59,000 | Cars & Bids |
| May 17, 2026 | R | Manual | 10,000 mi | $79,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| R | 2 | — |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 2 since 2024

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Lotus Elise (S3)?

Price depends on the variant; no variant has 3 or more recorded sales in the trailing 12 months yet.

### How many Lotus Elise (S3) examples are currently for sale?

As of August 6, 2026, there are no verified Lotus Elise (S3) examples actively listed across monitored specialist dealers or auctions. Enthusiasts can start a GarageScout Hunt to be alerted the moment a matching example hits the market.

### How many Lotus Elise (S3) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 2 sales of the Lotus Elise (S3) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where does GarageScout's Lotus Elise (S3) market data come from?

GarageScout's Lotus Elise (S3) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Cars & Bids and Bring a Trailer. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [S1](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/elise/s1), [S2](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/elise/s2)
- **S3 variants:** [Elise R](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/elise/s3/r)
- **Model:** [All Lotus Elise markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/elise)
- **Make:** [All Lotus markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*