2005 Lotus Elise - Phil's Morning Drive S1E1
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- For the first episode of season one we get behind the wheel of the 2005 Lotus Elise. It's a unique sports car that is rare, fast, handles great and has a few surprises.
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Thought I was gunna die waiting through that intro.......
We shortened it for episode 2 and beyond. Thanks for the feedback.
Lol ohh, sweet, thank you! :) The video itself was great, the intro just threw me off a bit.
Great video. I'm convinced now that I need an Elise in my life 😊
Phill you are an exceptional presenter. Thorough but concise, compelling and authentic. Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable video.
The redline is not 7800, but 8300. And the reason you get a surge of power around 6000 rpm is b/c of the variable valve timing.
Nice review...but a min long intro it's a bit excessive in my opinion
Will Leitner haha thinking the same.
Yeah the intro stinks kinda
My favourite colour for the Elise. Stunning timeless design that doesn't need a garish colour to emphasise its looks and presence. Even after 6 years since the video was posted and 13 years since S2 Elise production ended, it is still the perfect sports car that looks better than most supercars. For me, the S3 Elise doesn't look as good as S2.
Thanks for the great review. I own a 2005 and love it. It is so far beyond any competitor from price points above and below in driver involvement and entertainment. I would say that the only other negative to this car is the fragility of the body and the body construction that lacks true bumpers. A minor accident that involves no actual structural damage can add up to a totaled vehicle because of the expense and time involved with replacing the "clams".
Great review. Sums up nicely what the car is about. Pure driving experience. Very rewarding to the driver...
This was great to see, thanks, I'm now rally excited since I just bought one, though it hasn't arrived yet.
102ndcar hey. I watch your UA-cam channel. It's great
1.9 liter? Do your homework or at least say you're not sure when you dont actually know. This motor was used in the Celica GTS. Its technically a 1.7 liter but its very close to 1.8 so thats what its considered 1.8. Redline is more than 7,800 it's more like 8,400.
This was really entertaining and I'm not even that much of a car guy. I'm pretty impressed! Excited to see where the show evolves and grows in the future.
Thanks very much Tyler! I'm glad you liked it so much. I can't wait to get the next one out.
The engine is the Toyota 2zz out of the Celica 190. It has Variable Valve Timing with Lift, which usually comes in around 6k on the Toyota.
Bravo Phil I really do enjoy watching your new UA-cam videos. Your most definitely taking the car game to a whole new level I can't wait to see what you've got in store next.
This was awesome, Phil. Can't wait for more!
Thanks John! I'm glad you liked it. I too am excited for more.
Not too bad I do think you need a longer intro though 🤣😂🤣😂
very nice Video.refelects my experiences with the car.sad your channel has so limited views, you deserve more!
wow, I've never seen an Elise in this color. Best color for this car EVER.
Very well articulated speech.
Best modern sport car.
The car has 3 redlines; about 6k until it warms up and then about 8k (where the real magic is) and about 8500rpm burst mode for about two second periods. The Red limiter light lets you know...
Great review! I want one!
These little Toyota motors are NOT designed to rev. My 8000 RPM MR2 had zero compression left and leaked oil everywhere at 85K miles. It needed 6500-7000 RPM to hit 75 mph, so 4x as many engine turns as a powerful V8. Car was scrapped for $250 at 85K miles. None survived.
Are you referring too the stock mr2 engine or the 2zz engine that's in this lotus. The stock mr2 engine is different than the 2zz.
These Toyota motors in the Elise was tuned by Yamaha and MOST DEFINITELY ARE designed to rev, and rev high. You only hit the power and at 6000 rpm. There is a reason why many of these cars are outfitted for the track and raced. Out of the box they are ready to go. They are bulletproof. I’ve never had mine to the track, but I can tell you, uniquely, these engines LOVE LOVE LOVE to be reved.
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It loved to rev, until it didn’t. The Mech Eng 101 equation is Design Life = 1/(redline/5252)^2 compared to the same engine revved to various limits. That holds true across all technologies, since it’s comparing an engine to itself.
My old MR2 shipped with a whopping 93 ft-lbs of torque, so it was slow as snails.
@@FFE-js2zp I don’t have an MR2. The Elise uses a Toyota motor from a Corolla, tuned by Yamaha, and placed in the Elise. And yes, change the oil, and they are one of the most reliable high-reving engines you can get. Tens of thousands of miles have been logged at the track the world over. Maybe hundreds of thousands. You couldn’t ask for a more bulletproof engine. The Elise is naturally aspirated and can do 0-60 in about 5 seconds. Not too shabby for tech from 2005! But again, you have to remember to change the oil.
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My 1985 MR2 1.6L 4A-GE died at 85,000 miles. But with only 93 Ft-lbs of torque it needed every bit of the 7500 RPM redline to generate it’s 122HP. So the engine spun 4 times as many times per mile as a larger engine car. So at 85,000 miles it had 350,000 miles on the engine. I was young and stupid and changed the oil religiously every 3,000 miles, which probably destroyed the engine since that’s like every 15,000 miles on an average car. I should’ve changed the oil every 700 miles or less. With its 225 mile range, the oil had to be changed every 3 tanks of gas.
Lotus's are made for corners … testing it on roads like that is a complete waste .
Great review!
But please stop resting ur hand on shifter 😣
why?
Great content why you stoped creating videos
this intro is atrocious
Yeah...booooooh
Why did he say welcome to another edition when it’s season 1 episode 1?
Jesus, how long is this into?
It's a shame production of the Elise stopped in the U.S.
Phil how tall are you? For comparison wondering about headroom in this car.
I'm 5 feet 11 inches tall. There is not much headroom with the roof on if you are much taller than me. Thanks for watching!
I'm 6'1". Maybe I'd fit. Sure do want one.
@@joecausey8508 I'm 6'1" and with the roof on I still have about 2-3 inches above my head to spare.
That thing needs a Honda S2000 engine 😉
We rebuild them with the K engine in Denmark
Is there a spare tire? I am sorry. Probably a very stupid question and the answer is no.
Isn't that the interior of a 2008+ model
Its around 800 kgs not one tonne
Love how lotus don't realise they're the best greatest analogue manfuactuar. Lotus drop me a msg lol we could both benefit each other lol
Why gray?
These look amazing in Grey a silver
Hmmm. You mention power a lot but that's not what this car is about. Carving up curvy roads is where it excels. Coming up to a turn , brake later, back on the gas earlier. Anyone can drive in a straight line. This ain't that car.
An over indulgent intro........ seriously, you almost lost me there
Are you a CNN reporter?
You and your camera person should stick to home decorations and cooking reviews.