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2005 Lotus Elise

Asking $55,000
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
  • Marc
  • Private Party
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • Available

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
Asking $55,000
 
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