- 2005 Lotus Elise
- 2ZZ-GE 1.8L Supercharged I4
- 6-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Chrome Orange Exterior
- Red Interior Upholstery
- Black Carpeting
- Power Brakes
- Power Steering
- Pioneer Radio Head Unit
- Aftermarket Supercharger Kit Installed
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!
Exterior and Interior
This 2005 Lotus Elise wears a brand-new orange paint job because, why not? After all, a car like the Elise looks best when it’s making a statement, and that statement must be made with a bright color. Of course, the car’s distinctive design helps loads, but a bright color never goes amiss when it’s adorning a cheerful car like this one. Black alloy wheels add some contrast, while the car’s top is removable targa-style for an open-air driving experience when desired. Now for the interior, and this car comes with two seats (as do all Lotus Elise variants). Here, the seats are upholstered in maroon leather. The interior is suitably sparse for a stripped-out sports car, and it’s a pretty intimate affair. In fact, the passenger gets less legroom than the driver, so choose your passenger wisely, or go it alone. However, there’s air conditioning and a radio for some entertainment when you’re forced to drive at crawling speeds in city traffic. As for cargo space? Seems like a ridiculous question but the fact is, there is some, in a small trunk behind the engine compartment.
Engine
This 2005 Lotus Elise uses a supercharged 1.8-liter 2ZR-FE unit from Toyota. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, it delivers a surprisingly stunning performance to behold. Zero to sixty in 5 seconds? Yes please.
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 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.
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The 2011 Nissan GT-R Premium represents the early evolution of Nissan’s legendary R35 supercar, bringing advanced all-wheel-drive technology, dual-clutch performance, and twin-turbocharged power into a package capable of challenging far more expensive performance cars. Showing approximately 33,132 miles, this example is powered by the hand-assembled 3.8L twin-turbocharged VR38DETT V6 paired with Nissan’s lightning-fast 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and ATTESA E-TS AWD system. Finished in Gun Metallic over a Black Leather interior, it features the Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, and the iconic 20-inch forged aluminum wheel setup with special bead knurling. With its motorsport-inspired engineering and everyday usability, the R35 GT-R remains one of the most significant performance cars of its generation.
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