- 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.
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!
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.
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.
The car that famously went underwater in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, the wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit has got its share of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. If you’ve always lusted after one of these stylish cars, we have this fiery red 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo for sale right now in Jasper, Georgia. With its 2.2-liter turbocharged mid-mounted engine, manual gearbox and dual exhaust system, this is a car that begs to be driven at every opportunity. It’s got 71,000 miles on the clock, a beautiful tan interior and even a body-colored removable top! What’s not to like?
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.
The 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT Roadster delivers the unmistakable character of a hand-built British sports car with the added excitement of open-top motoring. As the performance-focused GT variant, it combines Aston Martin’s timeless design language with a naturally aspirated V8 and the brand’s Sportshift II automated manual transmission for an engaging driving experience. Showing just 29,830 miles, this Jet Black example is finished with an All Obsidian Black leather interior and was configured with over $13,000 in factory options, including the desirable Technology Pack, Aston Martin 700W Premium Audio System, heated seats, and Piano Black interior trim. With a total original MSRP of $135,217.50, this V8 Vantage GT Roadster offers an exceptional blend of exclusivity, luxury, and performance.
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