When it comes to owning an exotic-looking sports car, most people believe that it will cost them their life savings. They then spend the entirety of their ownership handling their newfound treasure with kid gloves, afraid of a temperamental breakdown that some high-end supercars have a reputation for. But, with this 2005 Lotus Elise we see here today, none of those concerns apply. Although often overlooked, it is almost impossible to forget once you see it. Yes, the believed-original Saffron Yellow paint helps, as does the removable targa top and mid-engine layout. Hop inside this thrilling two-seat sportster, and you are held snuggly in place by well-bolstered seats as a set of racy white-faced gauges stare back at you from behind the compact three-spoke steering wheel, while the odometer brags about having just 18,113 miles on it.
Powering this pocket rocket is a Toyota-sourced aluminum block and head mid-mounted 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four-cylinder engine that produces 190 hp @ 7800 rpm and 138 lb-ft of torque @ 6800 rpm. That rev-happy power is routed through a tried and true six-speed manual transmission before heading out to the rear wheels. And while less than 200 hp may sound slightly anemic, thanks to a svelte curb weight of just 1975 pounds, 190 ponies is more than enough to make this Lotus incredibly athletic. Motor Trend tested one of these peppy performers back in July 2004 and clocked it from 0-60 mph in just 5.1 seconds while trapping the quarter mile in 13.5 seconds at 102.9 mph.
*Affordable Exotic
*18,113 Miles
*Targa Top
*Removable Soft Top
*Believed Original Paint
*Mid Mounted 1.8 Liter I4
*190 HP
*Less Than 2000 LB Curb Weight
*Six Speed Manual
*Factory Interior
*White Faced Gauges
*Owner's Manual
*Four Wheel Power Disc Brakes
*Air Conditioning
Fun and fast, this 2005 Lotus Elise has all the modern amenities of a luxury sports car like power steering, four-wheel power disc brakes, an additional removable soft top, air conditioning, and a modern stereo system to provide the perfect soundtrack to wherever the road takes you. With its 39/61% front/rear weight bias, this Lotus offers up a truly exciting driving experience. Combine that performance with its unmistakably exotic style, and you've got an affordable head-turner ready to go whenever you are. Don't wait, call today!
