- 2005 Lotus Elise – Track Tuned
- 2ZZ 1.8L Supercharged I4
- Katana2 Supercharger (Installed Fall 2016)
- 6-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Chrome Orange Exterior
- Black Interior
- BOE/BWR Torquetune250
- TRD/Cup Airbox (Original Included)
- BOE Silent Touch Exhaust
- Gpan3 Baffled Oil Pan (Original Not Available)
- Radium Dual Oil Catch Cans
- Radium Fuel Surge Tank With Walbro 255 Pump & Fuel Pressure Gauge
- Shifter Re-Enforcer + Stan’s Mod
- Deca Battery With Xtender2 Bracket (Original Box Included)
- Trackmounts Front/Rear Engine Mounts (Original Mounts Included)
- Coolant U-Tube Delete/Bypass
- Crankcase Vent Pipe Delete/Block-Off Plates (Original Included)
- Duralast All-Metal Thermostat (180°)
- Redline Transmission Oil
- MWR Lift Point Kit
- Stebel Nautilus Horn (Original Included)
- Rear Taillight Panel & Fuel Door Painted Satin Black
- GRP Mesh Grill Kit (Original Upper Clam Grills Included)
- Eliseparts Intake Side Scoop Covers
- S111 Rear Panel Eliminator (Original Included)
- Difflow 5-Element Rounded Solid Black Diffuser With Aeroplates (Original Included)
- EP Tuning Rear Spoiler (Colorado Flag Sticker Removable)
- GRP Front Splitter (Sirlotus Front Clam Plates Included)
- Eliseparts LED Taillights (Original Incandescent Included)
- All Exterior Lights Converted To LED
- Lumoshid Bi-Xenon Headlight Kit w/ Morimoto Projectors & Denso Ballasts (Original Projectors Included)
- RLS Extendview Mirrors
- Professionally Painted Satin Black Taillight Panel
- Micromirror (S111) (Original Included)
- Sunvisors & Studs Removed (Original Included)
- Seat Grommets Installed (S111)
- Sector111 Sys.6 Seat Reinforcement Kit
- Schroth 6-Point Harnesses (Stock 3-Point Belts Still In Place)
- V-Force Harness Bar (S111)
- Fire Extinguisher w/ Bracket (S111)
- BWR Door Sill Protectors
- Immobilizer System Disabled (Eliseparts Bypass Plug, Reversible)
- Lotus Side Sill Leather Storage Pockets
- S111 Rubber Floor Mats With Aluminum Buttons (Original Included)
- Radio/Speaker Delete (Factory Radio Included, Original Speakers Not Available)
- Radio Delete Plate w/ Chassis Number
- RLS Front/Rear Speaker Delete Plates
- Door/Key/Seatbelt Buzzer Disabled (Reversible)
- Hardtop Headliner Replaced w/ Spray-In Bedliner
- Trunk Carpets Removed (Original Included)
- RLS Cell Phone Clip-On Dash Mount
- Nitron Sport Coilovers (425/550, Installed At ~10k Miles)
- V2 Steering Arms
- RTD2 Brace w/ Full Inner/Outer Rear Toe-Link Kit (Original Parts Included)
- Corner Balanced (-2.2 Front / -2.7 Rear Camber, Recent)
- Original LSS Wheels (Powder Coated Black, Worn A048s)
- Sector111 Ethos Wheels 16x7/17x8 With Bridgestone RE-71Rs (Track Use, Nearly New)
- Hexstud Wheel Stud Kit (Original Lugs Included)
- 308BBK Wilwood 4-Piston Front Brake Kit (S111)
- OEM Front Calipers Relocated To Rear (Via S111 FCR Bracket, Stock Rears Retained For Parking Brake)
- G-Loc R12 Brake Pads (Near New, 1 Track Day)
- Stainless Steel Brake Flex Lines (S111)
- Motul 660 Brake Fluid
- Covercraft Custom Fit Car Cover w/ Bag
- FTP No-Drill Front License Plate Bracket (Tow Hook Mount)
- Three Different Front Tow Hooks (S111, Autotecknic, Custom)
- Original Owner’s Manuals, Warranty Manual, Slipcover
- Original Factory Toolkit (May Be Missing Small Items)
- Two Original Keys & Alarm Fobs
Produced from 1996 to 2021, the Lotus Elise embodied Colin Chapman’s philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness,” standing as a lightweight alternative to heavyweight German and American sports cars. This 2005 Series 2 Elise 111R builds on that ethos with purposeful upgrades that sharpen its already thrilling character. Showing just 25,000 miles, it now benefits from a Katana2 supercharger, a Silent Touch exhaust, and a host of supporting modifications including Nitron coilovers, Wilwood brakes, and Ethos track wheels. Finished in Chrome Orange over a minimalist black interior with a fire extinguisher, harnesses, and a radio-delete plate, this Elise has been carefully honed into a street-friendly track machine. With its blend of factory purity and enthusiast-focused enhancements, it represents both the essence of the Elise and the excitement of a modernized driver’s car.
Exterior and Interior
Finished in striking Chrome Orange, this 2005 Lotus Elise stands out in classic lightweight sports car fashion. Its five-spoke black alloys, wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza performance tires, contrast sharply against the bodywork, while a rear spoiler and red tow hook add purposeful track-ready touches. Behind the wheels sit Wilwood brake calipers, and the lighting has been upgraded to modern LED units, ensuring both style and visibility. Despite its focused setup, the Elise remains fully road-legal and, for the brave, even practical enough to daily drive. Inside, the cabin is intimate and driver-focused, featuring two supportive black seats and a body-colored gear shifter surround that echoes the exterior hue. The minimalist design highlights the exposed aluminum tub, which gives the driver slightly more legroom than the passenger—a reminder that this car was engineered with performance in mind. A fire extinguisher mounted in the footwell underscores its track-day intent, while a simple ventilation system and a 111R designation plaque replace the factory radio, emphasizing purpose over distraction. Storage comes courtesy of a small rear compartment rated at 50 kg, perfect for light errands, though the mid-engine layout ensures groceries won’t stay cold for long—making it a car as witty as it is thrilling.
Engine
This 2005 Lotus Elise 111R is powered by the 1.8-liter Toyota-sourced 2ZZ-GE inline-four with a Yamaha-designed head, originally rated at 189 horsepower and paired with a six-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. Lotus quoted a 0–60 mph time of 4.9 seconds when new, but this example benefits from a Katana2 supercharger upgrade, significantly increasing output beyond stock figures. Complemented by a Silent Touch exhaust, it delivers added performance while remaining civilized enough for street use, making it a well-balanced, track-ready driver.
The 2006 Lotus Elise is already celebrated as one of the purest driver’s cars of the modern era, combining an ultra-lightweight chassis, exceptional handling balance, and a minimalist approach to performance. This example takes that philosophy to another level with a professionally engineered BOE turbo conversion built around Toyota’s high-revving 2ZZ-GE engine. Showing approximately 25,204 miles, this Magnetic Blue Elise features a Garrett GT28R turbocharger system, intercooling, upgraded fuel delivery, and extensive supporting modifications designed to transform the lightweight sports car into a serious performance machine. With approximately 380 horsepower claimed from a vehicle weighing around 1,900 pounds, this Elise delivers a rare combination of exotic-car handling dynamics and turbocharged power.
Lightweight performance has always been close to the heart of Lotus. Colin Chapman was a legend on the formula one pitalane, his machines were tuned to be lightweight, and performance followed close. This penchant for being lightweight didn't stop at the race tracks; it also made its way into machines that rolled off production floors, and the machine we have today is one that sported that lightweight, all-smiles-per-gallon mantra to perfection. Feast your eyes on this 2005 Lotus Elise we have today. With a reported 7,900 miles on its clock and hailing from Powell, Ohio, this is nothing but a good time, all the time.
Lotus is a relatively small British sports car maker who is well-known for creating some iconic machines over the years. Now, Lotus Cars is owned by the Chinese and produces gasoline as well as electric vehicles. One of their Greatest Hits from the past has got to be the Lotus Elise. Made between 1996 and 2021 across three Series, a mere 35,124 cars were produced in total. The Elise is the total opposite of what you’d expect from a modern sports car. It’s light, comparatively low on power, and diminutive. Yet, it offers driving thrills that few six, let alone seven-figure supercars can match. After all, you can wring an Elise out, threading the needle on winding country roads and listening to its mid-mounted engine roar away, all whilst barely breaking the speed limit (although it will significantly exceed that if you dare). Today’s 2005 Lotus Elise is a fine example because it’s got a supercharged engine for even more power. With under 42,000 miles on the clock, this car currently resides in San Francisco and you’d better act fast if you want it!
The 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit captures the wedge-shaped, turbocharged spirit that made the Esprit one of the defining exotic cars of the 1980s. This example shows approximately 30,848 miles and is finished in Black over a Tan leather interior, with gold bodyside accent stripes and gold mesh-style alloy wheels providing a classic period contrast. Its specification centers on the mid-mounted 2.2L turbocharged four-cylinder, 5-speed manual transaxle, and rear-wheel drive, while details such as the pop-up headlights, front air dam, rear spoiler, and Turbo Esprit graphics give it the unmistakable Giorgetto Giugiaro-era look enthusiasts recognize immediately. An aftermarket ignition system adds a period-style mechanical update to an otherwise very analog package.
The 2006 Lotus Elise is already celebrated as one of the purest driver’s cars of the modern era, combining an ultra-lightweight chassis, exceptional handling balance, and a minimalist approach to performance. This example takes that philosophy to another level with a professionally engineered BOE turbo conversion built around Toyota’s high-revving 2ZZ-GE engine. Showing approximately 25,204 miles, this Magnetic Blue Elise features a Garrett GT28R turbocharger system, intercooling, upgraded fuel delivery, and extensive supporting modifications designed to transform the lightweight sports car into a serious performance machine. With approximately 380 horsepower claimed from a vehicle weighing around 1,900 pounds, this Elise delivers a rare combination of exotic-car handling dynamics and turbocharged power.
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the most iconic wedge-shaped sports cars to emerge from the 1980s, blending sharp Giugiaro-penned styling with Lotus’ legendary lightweight engineering philosophy. By 1986, the Esprit Turbo had matured into a genuinely capable exotic car that combined dramatic supercar looks with impressive handling and turbocharged performance. This particular 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo stands out in classic red over a tan leather interior, showcasing the unmistakable proportions that made the Esprit a poster car of its era. Showing approximately 46,102 miles, this example presents as a highly analog and engaging driver’s car with desirable period details including removable glass roof panels, BBS mesh wheels, and a proper 5-speed manual transmission. Few cars capture the essence of 1980s exotic motoring quite like an Esprit Turbo.
This 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 2LT Z51 represents the C7 generation at its most enthusiast-focused, pairing unmistakable Corvette styling with the added performance hardware of the Z51 package. Finished in Shark Gray Metallic over a Jet Black interior, this example is equipped with the 8-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, Performance Data & Video Recorder, Carbon Flash badging, and black aluminum wheels. With just 14,860 miles showing, it brings together low mileage, desirable factory equipment, and the naturally aspirated V8 character that has long defined the Corvette.
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This 2012 Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro R-Tronic Spyder brings together naturally aspirated V8 performance, open-top driving, and Audi’s aluminum-intensive supercar construction in one of the most distinctive configurations of the first-generation R8. Showing approximately 24,962 miles, this example is finished in Daytona Gray Pearl Effect with a black roof and a black leather interior accented by Lunar Silver contrast stitching. It is equipped with desirable features including the Enhanced Leather Package, Audi Navigation System Plus with MMI, Bang & Olufsen audio, the Convenience Package, and titanium-finish 19-inch forged wheels, giving it a strong blend of performance, technology, and luxury.
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