2005 Lotus Elise - Phil's Morning Drive S1E1

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8 жыл бұрын

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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@kaylor87 7 жыл бұрын

Thought I was gunna die waiting through that intro.......

@PhilsMorningDrive 7 жыл бұрын

We shortened it for episode 2 and beyond. Thanks for the feedback.

@kaylor87 7 жыл бұрын

Lol ohh, sweet, thank you! :) The video itself was great, the intro just threw me off a bit.

@cmorsley 11 ай бұрын

Phill you are an exceptional presenter. Thorough but concise, compelling and authentic. Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable video.

@2Wulfmaer 24 күн бұрын

Great video. I'm convinced now that I need an Elise in my life 😊

@craigyirush3492 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Willllotus 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review...but a min long intro it's a bit excessive in my opinion

@yeezus850 7 жыл бұрын

Will Leitner haha thinking the same.

@pancakelens75 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the intro stinks kinda

@wolfgangwolfgang5180 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. Sums up nicely what the car is about. Pure driving experience. Very rewarding to the driver...

@psementalist 8 жыл бұрын

Bravo Phil I really do enjoy watching your new KZfaq 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.

@justaddafan 7 жыл бұрын

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".

@johnslocombe334 8 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, Phil. Can't wait for more!

@PhilsMorningDrive 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I'm glad you liked it. I too am excited for more.

@UnitiveWILLIAM24 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@aes53 7 жыл бұрын

This was great to see, thanks, I'm now rally excited since I just bought one, though it hasn't arrived yet.

@2muchbeenz373 7 жыл бұрын

102ndcar hey. I watch your KZfaq channel. It's great

@tsmith7146 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Warbeast911 7 жыл бұрын

very nice Video.refelects my experiences with the car.sad your channel has so limited views, you deserve more!

@tylerblair318 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@PhilsMorningDrive 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tyler! I'm glad you liked it so much. I can't wait to get the next one out.

@joecausey8508 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! I want one!

@huambo 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Bud_Gaming 4 жыл бұрын

Very well articulated speech.

@jasonmelo9379 3 жыл бұрын

Not too bad I do think you need a longer intro though 🤣😂🤣😂

@htpchtpc4140 5 жыл бұрын

wow, I've never seen an Elise in this color. Best color for this car EVER.

@MarioRossi-no7hs 4 жыл бұрын

Best modern sport car.

@brianf7760 7 жыл бұрын

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...

@alex-6710 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! But please stop resting ur hand on shifter 😣

@theangryMD 5 жыл бұрын

why?

@jamieg103 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus, how long is this into?

@TheVoiceblast Жыл бұрын

Great content why you stoped creating videos

@WyreForestBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Lotus's are made for corners … testing it on roads like that is a complete waste .

@FFE-js2zp 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@04dram04 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@biffbifford402 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@FFE-js2zp 2 жыл бұрын

@@biffbifford402 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.

@biffbifford402 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@FFE-js2zp 2 жыл бұрын

@@biffbifford402 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.

@peejayem4700 7 жыл бұрын

Phil how tall are you? For comparison wondering about headroom in this car.

@PhilsMorningDrive 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@joecausey8508 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'1". Maybe I'd fit. Sure do want one.

@cantankerousoldman8941 4 жыл бұрын

@@joecausey8508 I'm 6'1" and with the roof on I still have about 2-3 inches above my head to spare.

@nakternal 3 жыл бұрын

Why did he say welcome to another edition when it’s season 1 episode 1?

@paulosicne5803 5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame production of the Elise stopped in the U.S.

@stonefinger4208 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a spare tire? I am sorry. Probably a very stupid question and the answer is no.

@bugaljuice 6 жыл бұрын

this intro is atrocious

@pancakelens75 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...booooooh

@RickyG512 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the interior of a 2008+ model

@oranjguy 3 жыл бұрын

Why gray?

@04dram04 2 жыл бұрын

These look amazing in Grey a silver

@fastdude2002 3 жыл бұрын

That thing needs a Honda S2000 engine 😉

@merstrand1 2 жыл бұрын

We rebuild them with the K engine in Denmark

@johnnyboy1586 2 ай бұрын

Its around 800 kgs not one tonne

@toycorpukebayworldwideship5761 5 жыл бұрын

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

@toddtai2704 5 жыл бұрын

An over indulgent intro........ seriously, you almost lost me there

@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 3 ай бұрын

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.