The Lotus Elise Series 1, produced from 1996 to 2001, is a lightweight, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car celebrated for its minimalist design and pure driving experience. Built around a revolutionary extruded and bonded aluminum honeycomb chassis tub, it offers exceptional rigidity and a remarkably low curb weight, typically between 720-770 kg. Powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter Rover K-Series inline-4 engine, available in standard or VVC variants producing up to 145 hp, the Elise Series 1 is renowned for its agile handling, precise steering, and direct driver feedback, making it a benchmark in the sports car segment.

This comprehensive official factory service manual provides detailed guidance for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of the Lotus Elise Series 1 (chassis codes S1 Elise and S1 Elise Type 111). Covering all essential systems including the powertrain, transmission, chassis, suspension, brakes, steering, and electrical systems, the manual offers in-depth procedures for everything from routine servicing and fluid changes to complex engine and gearbox rebuilds. With approximately 1500+ pages of information, including technical specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, and specific guidance on known issues like the K-Series head gasket, this manual is an indispensable resource for owners, mechanics, and technicians aiming to preserve the performance and integrity of this iconic sports car.

The Lotus Elise Series 1, produced from 1996 to 2001, is a lightweight, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car celebrated for its minimalist design and pure driving experience. Built around a revolutionary extruded and bonded aluminum honeycomb chassis tub, it offers exceptional rigidity and a remarkably low curb weight, typically between 720-770 kg. Powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter Rover K-Series inline-4 engine, available in standard or VVC variants producing up to 145 hp, the Elise Series 1 is renowned for its agile handling, precise steering, and direct driver feedback, making it a benchmark in the sports car segment.

This comprehensive official factory service manual provides detailed guidance for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of the Lotus Elise Series 1 (chassis codes S1 Elise and S1 Elise Type 111). Covering all essential systems including the powertrain, transmission, chassis, suspension, brakes, steering, and electrical systems, the manual offers in-depth procedures for everything from routine servicing and fluid changes to complex engine and gearbox rebuilds. With approximately 1500+ pages of information, including technical specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, and specific guidance on known issues like the K-Series head gasket, this manual is an indispensable resource for owners, mechanics, and technicians aiming to preserve the performance and integrity of this iconic sports car.