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Lotus Elise S2 (Federal)

(2005–2011)

1970 lb curb weight, Toyota 2ZZ-GE 8000 rpm redline, no compromises.

Lotus Elise S2 (Federal)
Why it qualifies

1970 lb curb weight, Toyota 2ZZ-GE 8000 rpm redline, no compromises. The purest driver's car under $60k. Uncomfortable on purpose.

Watch out for
  • Tough ingress/egress — test before buying
  • Oil starvation on track (dry sump conversions common)
  • Clamshell damage expensive to repair
Market trend
↑ APPRECIATING · PRICE BAND mid
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