Vehicle Description
Supercharged 2005 Lotus Elise in Ardent Red Metallic over a Biscuit
and Exposed Aluminium Interior, featuring factory Leather Trimmed
Sport Seats. This Elise has a fantastic presence and great
curb-appeal. Powered by a high-strung Supercharged 1.8L 4-Cylinder
Engine with approximately 245-horsepower (a significant jump from
the 190hp of a stock Elise), that's backed by a proper 6-Speed
Manual Transaxle, this Elise is a highly desirable high-performance
coupe. Touring Pack. Hardtop. Starshield paint protection film.
Katana Supercharger. Upgraded Performance Exhaust. As standard, the
Elise boasts one of the finest sports car chassis on the road
today, and that claim is bolstered by the standard Eibach springs
and Lotus/AP Racing brakes with Brembo calipers. Power in this
fantastic example comes from behind the seats in the form of a
Supercharged 245hp (approx) racing-derived four-cylinder engine
that is backed by an enthusiast's mandatory 6-speed manual
transmission. This Elise is in excellent condition inside and out.
In addition, this scintillating road-rocket has undergone a
rigorous pre-sale inspection at our Lotus of Bellevue Factory
Authorized Service Center.From the moment you swing open the
composite door and drop into the leather-trimmed aluminum cockpit,
there's no mistaking the Elise for anything but a no-nonsense
lightweight sports car. Other than 21st-century necessities like
dual airbags, air-conditioning, and a CD player, there's nothing
extraneous inside the cabin. The dashboard, pedals, and shift knob
are all crafted out of aluminum. The steering wheel is small and
purposeful, the seats are lightly upholstered one-piece composite
shells with fore-aft adjustment for the driver only. Carpeting
covers select areas of the interior; everywhere else the exposed
aluminum chassis proudly shows through.Extensive use of aluminum
allows the Elise to achieve its extreme light weight without
sacrificing rigidity. This is most apparent in the cockpit where
the extruded aluminum chassis makes no secret of its presence,
joined by race-inspired billet pedals and a drilled-out foot stop
on the passenger side. Tipping the scales at a gravity-defying
1,950 lbs, the diminutive Elise remains faithful to the Hethel
company's less-is-more school of vehicle production. Like the
famous Seven and the Elan, lightweight roadsters that helped put
Lotus road cars on the map, the Elise is built around the same
concept of joining an exceptionally light and, nimble chassis to a
flexible and responsive 4-cylinder engine. With so little mass to
haul around, the Elise doesn't need a ton of horsepower to go fast,
huge brakes to slow down or massive wheels and tires to handle
well.With the 111-series Elise models having been phased out in
2011 and the current range unavailable in the USA, well-kept
examples like this are in high demand and don't remain available
long. This is a great opportunity to put a well-presented Elise in
your garage at great price point. Don't miss out. This Elise has
had a rigorous pre-sale inspection performed at our Lotus of
Bellevue factory-authorized service center.For more information, or
to discuss making delivery arrangements for adding this 2005 Lotus
Elise to your collection, contact one of our friendly and
knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our
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