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Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2008 Lotus Elise.
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| 2008 Lotus Elise Targa | | |
| Layout: |
| mid-engine / RWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
1,984 (Lotus Elise)
2,006 (Lotus Elise SC)
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| Weight distribution: |
38 / 62 |
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
10.6 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
32.8 |
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| Suspension: |
| Front: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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| Brakes: |
| Front: 11.1 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented and cross-drilled discs |
| Rear: 11.1 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented and cross-drilled discs |
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| Engines & Transmissions | | |
| Type: |
Inline-4; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVTL-i |
| Displacement: |
1,796 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
82.0 x 85.0 |
| Compression Ratio: |
11.5:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
189 at 7,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
133 at 6,800 |
| Redline: |
8,000 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
21 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
27 |
| Available with: |
Lotus Elise |
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| Type: |
Inline-4 supercharged; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVTL-i |
| Displacement: |
1,796 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
82.0 x 85.0 |
| Compression Ratio: |
11.5:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
218 at 8,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
156 at 5,000 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
20 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
26 |
| Available with: |
Lotus Elise SC |
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| Transmission: |
| Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: |
3.12, 2.05, 1.48, 1.17, 0.92, 0.82 |
| Final Drive: |
4.53 |
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| Exterior Dimensions | | |
| Length [in.]: |
149.0 |
| Width [in.]: |
67.7 |
| Height [in.]: |
45.0 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: |
90.6 |
| Front Track [in.]: |
57.4 |
| Rear Track [in.]: |
59.3 |
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| Interior Dimensions | | |
| Seating Capacity: |
2 |
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| Front Headroom [in.]: |
36.5 |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
43.5 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
4.1 |
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| Standard Features | | |
- 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
- 175/55 R16 high-performance front tires
- 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
- 2 doors
- 2-way manual passenger Probax bucket sports seat
- 225/45 R17 high-performance rear tires
- 4 speakers
- 4-way manual driver's Probax sports seat
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Air-conditioning
- Alloy wheels
- Alpine AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
- Aluminum gear shift knob
- Aluminum interior accents
- Audio anti-theft protection
- Automatic equalizer
- Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
- Body-color bumpers and door handles
- Cargo area carpeting
- Carpeted floor mats
- Chrome exhaust tips
- Cloth seat-upholstery
- Cupholders
- Day-time running lights
- Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- Leather MOMO sport steering wheel
- Low emission vehicle
- MP3 Player
- Power door locks
- Projector beam halogen headlights
- Radio data system (RDS)
- Removable fabric roof panel
- Single in-dash mounted CD player
- Spoilers in front and rear
- Storage: dashboard
- Tachometer
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tinted windows
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Vehicle security system
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| Standard Warranties | | |
| Bumper to bumper [months / miles] |
36 / 36,000 |
| Corrosion perforation [months / miles] |
96 / Unlimited |
| Powertrain [months / miles] |
24 / Unlimited |
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| Performance | | |
| 0 - 60 mph [sec.]: |
4.7 (Lotus Elise)
4.4 (Lotus Elise SC)
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| 0 - 100 mph [sec.]: |
12.9 (Lotus Elise)
10.7 (Lotus Elise SC)
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| Quarter Mile [sec.]: |
13.4 (Lotus Elise)
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| Top Speed [mph]: |
150 |
| Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: |
105 |
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