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2005 Lotus Elise Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2005 Lotus Elise comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences...
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2005 Lotus Elise
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2005 |
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Lotus |
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Elise |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| MSRP |
$40,930.00 |
$51,445.00 |
$55,800.00 |
| Destination |
$795.00 |
$800.00 |
$695.00 |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Standard Engine |
1.8L 190hp I4 |
6L 400hp V8 |
3.2L 333hp I6 |
| Horsepower |
190 @ 7800 RPM |
400 @ 6000 RPM |
333 @ 7900 RPM |
| Torque |
138 @ 6800 RPM |
400 @ 4400 RPM |
262 @ 4900 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
2 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1796 |
5967 |
3246 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.1 X 3.5 |
4 X 3.6 |
3.4 X 3.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
11.5:1 |
10.9:1 |
11.5:1 |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| City (mpg) |
N/A |
18 |
16 |
| Highway (mpg) |
N/A |
28 |
23 |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
1776.9 |
3198.9 |
3780.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
90.6 |
105.8 |
107.5 |
| Length (in.) |
149 |
174.6 |
176.9 |
| Width (in.) |
67.7 |
72.6 |
70.1 |
| Height (in.) |
45 |
49.2 |
53.9 |
| Track Front (in.) |
57.4 |
62 |
59.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.2 |
61 |
60 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
37.9 |
38.4 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
36.9 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
43.1 |
41.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
32 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
55.3 |
54.5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
45.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.7 |
56.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
47.6 |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
52 |
80 |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
wishbone |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
wishbone |
wishbone |
multi-link |
| Tires |
175/55R16 |
245/40R18 |
225/45R18 |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Radio |
AM/FM/LW |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Lotus Elise |
Chevrolet Corvette |
BMW M3 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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