2008 Lotus Elise specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Conv
- $46,270
- 2dr Conv SC
- $54,500
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Atlantis Blue
Graphite
Graphite Cordovan
Opal Grey
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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189 hp
Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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133 @ 6800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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1.8L/110
Displacement
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189 @ 7800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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91 in
Wheelbase
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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149 in
Length, Overall
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44 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Manual
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/45WR17
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P175/50WR16
Front Tire Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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1,984 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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