
- 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.
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