Editing Elise model history (section)

==2005 M.Y. Elise for North America: May 2004== 

VIN character 10 = 5; Character 12 = L; Serial number from 0001 

Note that the serial number sequence is shared with other ‘05 M.Y. Elise variants. 

Differences compared with Elise 111R include: Driver and passenger airbags, pyrotechnic seat belt pre-tensioners; 
Re-styled fascia and dashboard structure; Front speakers moved onto top surface of fascia, stowage pockets incorporated into dashboard end panels, fixed windscreen demist vents. Engine start button in driver’s side switch panel. 
Revised springs and dampers, Yokohama AD07 tyres. Side marker lamps on front and rear wheelarch lips. Revised 
fuel system with fuel filler flap.