Ground clearance: 19 of 19 variants rated.
Lotus Elise 111 R tops the Lotus Elise ranking by Ground clearance, at 160 mm (6.3 in).
Across 19 ranked variants, Ground clearance spans from 130 mm (5.1 in) to 160 mm (6.3 in).
| # | Variant | Year | Body | Fuel | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus Elise 111 R | 2004 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2 | Lotus Elise Race 72 JPS | 2002 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 3 | Lotus Elise 111 | 2002 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 4 | Lotus Elise 111 S | 2002 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 5 | Lotus Elise | 2001 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 6 | Lotus Elise S | 2001 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 7 | Lotus Elise Race 122 S2 | 2001 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 8 | Lotus Elise 160 | 2000 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 9 | Lotus Elise 340R | 2000 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 10 | Lotus Elise 111S | 1999 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 11 | Lotus Elise | 1997 | Convertible | Petrol | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| 12 | Lotus Elise S | 2013 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 13 | Lotus Elise CR | 2011 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 14 | Lotus Elise | 2010 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 15 | Lotus Elise R | 2010 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 16 | Lotus Elise SC | 2010 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 17 | Lotus Elise SC | 2008 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 18 | Lotus Elise S | 2006 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 19 | Lotus Elise R | 2006 | Convertible | Petrol | 130 mm (5.1 in) |