This Lotus Exige S1 Motorsport is understood to be one of just two such cars in Australia, originally prepared by Lotus Australia, and which has been extensively revised with a full carbon-fibre body and significant powertrain upgrade. Records show that it was delivered as a Lotus Elise when brand-new and first registered within the UK, but was evidently exported to Australia early in its life where it was transformed into the carbon Lotus Exige S1 you see today. It is now powered by a fully built 2.0-litre K24 / K20A ‘Frankenstein’ Honda VTEC inline-four with a TVS 1320 Harrop supercharger. A safe tune produces 300Kw+ at the rear wheels via a DC5 Honda Integra Type R six-speed manual gearbox with Quaife close-ratio straight-cut gear set and limited-slip differential. Body work and car enhancements carried out by Lotus Australia and engine work by BYP comprise the following specifications: standard crank with H-beam rods, forged pistons by Spoon, skunk 2 baffled sump, race ACL bearings, ARP main and head studs, Comnetic head gasket, Supatech valve springs and Ferrea valves, custom ported cylinder head, custom ground camshafts, and lightweight flywheel on race clutch. The result of the bespoke build is a track-focused but road-registered special that tips the scales at a remarkable 760kg dry weight. The Lotus has been with its current owner for the last two years. He has regularly serviced the Exige and further developed its performance with the addition of a new PWR custom charge cooler, enlarged custom inlet manifold, 1200cc Bosch injectors, and the aforementioned TVS 1320 Harrop supercharger. The odometer shows 43,911 Km. The Lotus is finished in striking gloss carbon-fibre bodywork with a subtle gold weave protected by clear PPF wrapping. The body panels alone are understood to have been sourced at a cost of USD $40,000. Reverie carbon-fibre bucket seats dominate the carbon-clad interior, punctuated by the exposed aluminium chassis, oxblood leather door cards and carpet set, and alloy accents. It rides on genuine Exige S1 16-inch black alloy wheels, housing an AP Racing 5000 brake kit, and shod in recent Yokohama Advan A050 tyres. Equipment includes a carbon-fibre Momo steering wheel, Schroth driver’s four-point harness (inertia reel seatbelts retained on both sides for road use), a gloss black half roll cage with harness bar, heating and ventilation, white dialled Stack instrument cluster with shift light, Racelogic traction control, passenger footwell-mounted fire extinguisher, cabin mounted adjustable brake bias valve, Nitron fully adjustable suspension, K&N oil breather, and braided hoses with red and blue anodised Aeroquip fixings. The aero package incorporates a carbon-fibre front splitter, large rear wing and an alloy rear diffuser. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: there are hairline fractures in the gel coat on the carbon-fibre lower rear bumper. Inside, there are slight surface scratches on the carbon-fibre bucket seats. The most recent inspection test was conducted two years ago, resulting in a pass with no advisories. The last maintenance was conducted at around 43,000 Km. This included the fitment of a genuine half shaft, Timken wheel bearings and front pads, the regreasing of driveshafts, and a change of engine oil, transmission fluid, and race brake fluid. Prior to this, the Exige was serviced at around 42,000 Km, with an engine oil change and brake fluid flush. At approximately 40,000 Km, a service included a brake fluid flush, an engine oil change, a coolant change, and a supercharger coolant change. Based upon an original Elise; this Lotus Exige build is reported to be one of two S1 Motorsport models in Australia, and this example is significantly enhanced with a full carbon-fibre body, a powerful supercharged VTEC engine, Nitron suspension, AP Racing 5000 brake kit, and Reverie carbon-fibre seats. The resultant package is a 760kg-dry track-focused road-legal special. Evidently well-maintained in recent years, this Exige S1 should prove to be a thoroughly rewarding driver’s car, as an exhilarating companion for track days and spirited weekend drives alike. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. 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