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2005 Lotus Elise

Listed for $55,000Sold
2005 Lotus Elise

Overview

Originally built to race in the Lotus Cup Series, this Elise sports front and rear race clamshells, a Nitron race suspension, and a full roll cage. A Titan Motorsport Yellow steering rack improves upon the already telepathic steering, and a lightweight flywheel reduces parasitic losses and lets the engine rev more freely. It has seen a generous list of recent maintenance to keep it running strong, and a SCCA Logbook is included. While this example is fully track-prepped, it is also registered in California for road use so it can also be driven to the track and enjoyed on early morning canyon runs.

Walk-around video

Driving video

Engine start-up video

  • 66,638
  • Clean
  • 1.8L Inline-4
  • 6-Speed Manual
  • Saffron Yellow
  • Black
  • SCCPC11105HL30697
  • Private Party
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • Sold

Modifications

  • •Moroso Road Race Baffled Oil Pan
  • •Radium Oil Catch Cans
  • •Race Radiator
  • •Silicone Radiator Hoses
  • •Lightweight Flywheel
  • •Nitron Dampers W/ Eibach Springs
  • •Blackwatch Racing Wishbone Bushings
  • •FRAP Adjustable Ball Joints
  • •InoKinetic DBrace
  • •Blackwatch Racing Uprated Front Sway Bar
  • •Blackwatch Racing Adjustable Front Sway Bar Drop Link
  • •Blackwatch Racing Front Sway Bar Bushings
  • •Titan Motorsport YELLOW 2.5-turn Lock-to-lock Steering Rack
  • •Blackwatch Racing Forged Wheel Studs
  • •Full Roll Cage
  • •MonkeyWrenchRacing (MWR) Lift Posts
  • •AlexNorway Lift Pucks
  • •InoKinetic V2SUBFIX2 Diffuser / Belly Pan Mounting System
  • •Ventilated Stainless Steel Race Caliper Pistons
  • •Front Caliper Braided Brake Lines (Dual-bleed)
  • •No-leak Front / Rear Brake Bleed Valves
  • •Front / Rear Race Clamshells
  • •Race Clamshell Low / High Beam Lights
  • •Race Clamshell Driving Lights
  • •Race Clamshell Running Lights / Turn Signals
  • •Reverie Mulsanne XC Carbon Fiber Seat W/ Shocktec Cover
  • •5-point Harness
  • •Fire Suppression System
  • •NRG Quick-release Steering Wheel Hub
  • •Coolant Temperature Gauge
  • •Oil Temperature Gauge
  • •Oil Pressure Gauge
  • •Analog Voltage Gauge
  • •Digital Voltage Gauge
  • •USB-A / USB-C Ports
  • •Toyo R888R Heat-cycled Tires
  • •Lotus LSS Forged Black Wheels

Recent Maintenance

  • •Compression Test
  • •Leak-down Test
  • •Valve Adjustment
  • •Fuel Injector Balancing
  • •Ignition Coils
  • •Spark Plugs
  • •Cam Cover Gasket
  • •Crank Angle Sensor
  • •Engine Oil Change W/ Motul Oil
  • •Engine Oil Filter
  • •Engine Coolant
  • •Clutch Fluid Flush W/ Motul 600 Fluid
  • •Nitron Dampers Rebuilt
  • •SKF Wheel Bearings W/ OEM Bolts
  • •Tie Rods
  • •Rod Ends
  • •Rear Lower Wishbone Forward Chassis Bracket
  • •Geomet-coated Wishbone Bolts
  • •Alignment
  • •Brake Rotors Refurbished
  • •Brake Calipers Refurbished
  • •Carbotech XP8 Front Brake Pads
  • •Carbotech XP10 Rear Brake Pads
  • •Geomet-coated Brake Bolts
  • •Brake Fluid Flush W/ Motul 600 Brake Fluid
  • •ABS Brake Bleed
  • •Tire Mounting
  • •Wheel Balancing

Known Flaws

  • •It has had a history of misfire at hot idle (which has never affected drivability)

Seller notes

  • •Futura lowering trailer available with purcahse as an optional extra
  • •Includes a SCCA Logbook
SoldListed for $55,000
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