The Last 111 project set out to accomplish something few thought possible: build a California BAR-certified Honda K20-swapped Lotus Elise. Follow the journey from a brand-new factory chassis through years of engineering, fabrication, and testing to create what may be the ultimate street-legal Elise.
The journey begins with a bold vision: transforming the final U.S.-delivered Lotus Elise into the ultimate streetable track car. Starting with a brand-new factory chassis, the goal was to build what may be the first California BAR-compliant Honda K20-swapped Elise, combining factory-level engineering with full street legality in one of the country's strictest emissions states.
With the foundation in place, the Last 111 begins to take shape as the team tackles the fabrication, wiring, and integration required to make the California BAR-compliant K20 swap a reality. Every system is carefully engineered to deliver factory-quality fit and finish while preserving the performance and character expected of a Lotus Elise.
After years of engineering, fabrication, and persistence, the Last 111 achieves what few thought possible—a California BAR-certified Honda K20-swapped Lotus Elise. The finished build blends modern Honda reliability and performance with full California street legality, creating a truly one-of-a-kind Elise built to be driven, not just admired.
