2005 Lotus Elise
1 trim · Convertible
Starting MSRP
$42,990
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MSRP by trim
$42,990
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$42,990
Typical monthly
$851/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
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Base
- MSRP
- $42,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/25
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 138 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,990 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 20/25 |
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — |
| Max towing | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- gas
- Fuel type
- regular unleaded
- Cylinders
- I4
- Displacement
- 1.8 L
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 138 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- rear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seating
- 2
- Length
- 149 in
- Width
- 67.7 in
- Height
- 43.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,975 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 10.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 22
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 25
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seating | 2 |
| Length | 149 in |
| Width | 67.7 in |
| Height | 43.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Curb weight | 1,975 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| City MPG | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 25 |