In the summer of 2004 Lotus cars U.S. introduced the highly anticipated entry into the two seater sports car market. The car was a federalized version of its popular convertible previously only available in the UK; the 2005 U.S. Elise.

This American version boasts an amazing road handling grip of over 1.0G, a sub 5 second 0-60, a top speed of 150 mph and twin piston front brakes quickly stop an ultra-light curb weight of less than 2000 lbs. The entire chassis is light weight hydro formed aluminum, the body is an aerodynamically shaped composite and the motor is an ultra high revving power-plant from Toyota producing over 100 horsepower per liter. All of this performance for a class leading price of around $40,000.

Welcome to PureSportsCar.com a web community dedicated to the enjoyment and purity of the US Elise.

Within this site you can find information about every aspect related to the US Lotus Elise.

Some of the useful features that you'll enjoy are:

Lotus Elise Forums with conversation about all aspects of Elise ownership, relating to purchasing, maintaining, driving and enhancing your Lotus Elise performance.

Lotus Elise FAQs containing easy reference guides, providing answers to all kinds of questions you may have about the US car. Topics covered in the FAQs provide insight into the basics of purchasing an Elise as well as more advanced topics relating to modifying and increasing the potential of this already potent package.

US Elise purchasing guides outline performance and specifications; provide a US Elise color guide, as well as a list of options, packages and pricing that the Elise can be ordered with.

Gallery of Lotus Elise pictures featuring hundreds of photos of the Elise and many of its iterations; the Exige, Heritage Editions, 111R, GT1, 135R, 340R, in every color imaginable. The gallery also allows members to create and share there own galleries to show off their Lotus colors.

Lotus dealer reference by state: containing the basic contact information as well as a Lotus dealer ratings database for members of the site. The dealer database allows you to get other members experiences and to share information about the dealer in your area.

You can also keep up to date with Lotus Elise news, and peruse what's happening on the web through our Lotus Elise links.

Membership is free and will allow you to post messages to the forums, upload images to the Lotus Elise picture gallery and give you access to other members' only areas like the Lotus dealer rating system.

Elise enthusiasts unite!