2005 Lotus Elise

Convertible

1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

SCCPC11155HL33417

Clear

Gasoline

Fantastic Lotus Elise Federal From Wikipedia: This Series 2 Elise model comes in a European 111R version or a version sold in North America, called the Federal Elise. It is powered by the all-aluminium 189 horsepower (141 kW) 1.8L DOHC Toyota ZZ engine with a Yamaha designed twin-cam head offering variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust valvetrain, and a 6speed manual Toyota C64 gearbox. The Series 2 model is acclaimed as the best version of the Elise to date, with tremendous performance numbers. Many tests show 0–60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in approximately 4.9 seconds, or 4.7 seconds with the Sport Package. The engine management computer is a Lotus programmed unit. The 2005 Lotus Elise was the first to be sold commercially in the United States, in the summer of 2004. Approval for the Elise, however, required intervention by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which provided a three-year exemption for the car, as it had failed to meet US bumper and headlight regulations. The first-year model suffered from a few flaws, most notably a design flaw in the headlamps. So there you have it, its is the best version to date, because you are getting the model the way it was meant to be. The way it was designed, without awkward bumper things or modified ride height or even worse an exhaust system that steals power from the power plant. And talking about the motor, here you have a fast car (0-60 sub 5 sec) with a reliable Toyota engine. Easy and affordable to maintain with amazing reliability. INFO Rare Lotus Racing Green over Saddle interior. 45k miles service completed Oil Line Recall done (@ dealership) BOTH Tops (OEM Hardtop and OEM soft targa top). Options: Touring Edition (power windows, soundproofing etc) OEM foglights Alpine Head Unit with XM Radio and Antenna, Ipod Control/with Cable and CD (works great but looks a bit used) Tags are good (inspection too) until September 2017! Limited numbers of these cars (3321 of the Federalized version). Lotus is not producing them anymore, good opportunity to own a future collectible. This is a clean example, many have been destroyed or have a rebuilt or salvaged title. So who knows how many are out there. Very fast, very fun. Photos tell the condition. I welcome anyone to come by and see it/drive it. I have (3) videos I can share if you contact me thru Ebay. Feel free to ask any questions. I will do my best to respond, take photos or video. I will also assist with shipping if needed. Please see the Autocheck I have included in the pictures. A full copy can be sent if needed just let me know. Sometimes the 'free' version offered here is not accurate. The pictures taken at the Lotus/Jag dealership are from the week last week in November. Miles will go up bc Ill drive it from time to time and for test drives. Car is sold locally so I reserve the right to finish the Ad early. THANKS! Car is sold as is where is.