2005 Lotus Elise Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1995 -
Price :	$39,000
Weight :	1965 lbs \| 891.309 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.9 seconds.
Top Speed :	141 mph \| 226.869 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1803 cc \| 110.0 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 7800 RPM
Torque :	130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 6800 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual

Handling

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	GROUP LOTUS PLC
Mfr Report Date	20040408
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V571000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE GEAR LEVER MAY BREAK.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR LEVERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887.
Notes	LOTUS RECALL NO. 2006 / 1R.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Manufacturer	LOTUS CARS LTD
Mfr Report Date	20040601
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V510000
Summary	LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.
Consequence	A DETACHED OIL LINE COULD SPRAY OIL ON A TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR IT COULD SPRAY OIL THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy	LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2005 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$46,326
Avg. Home :	$297,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.24
Total Car Production :	11,946,653

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Q: How fast is the 2005 Lotus Elise? A: The 2005 Lotus Elise has a top speed of 141 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Lotus Elise? A: The 2005 Lotus Elise has a wheelbase size of 90.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2005 Lotus Elise? A: The 2005 Lotus Elise has a length of 149.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2005 Lotus Elise? A: The 2005 Lotus Elise has a width of 67.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 2005 Lotus Elise cost when new?A: The 2005 Lotus Elise had a base price of approximately $39,000 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2005 Lotus Elise? A: The 2005 Lotus Elise was offered as a Coupe, Targa.

Q: What engine did the 2005 Lotus Elise have? A: The engine powering the 2005 Lotus Elise was a Inline 4 (1803 cc | 110.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 6800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2005 Lotus Elise have? A: The 2005 Lotus Elise had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.