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Compare 2008 Lotus Elise specifications by trim levels

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Elise is a 2-seat Roadster from Lotus, which first hit the market back in 2005.

With the price tag ranging from $46,270 to $54,500, the Lotus Elise faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Honda S2000.

Overview

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Bulb Size

The Lotus Elise has a maximum towing capacity of 999 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Lotus Elise boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 67.70mm x 149.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2008 Lotus Elise

  • Fuel Tank: 10.6 gal

  • Wheelbase: 90.6 in

  • MPG: 21 city/27 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec

  • Towing capacity: 999 lbs

  • Curb: 1984 lbs

  • Tires: P175/55WR16.0 BSW performance

  • Cargo: 4.1 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 2

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 149 x 67.7 x 45



2008 Lotus Elise Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Lotus Elise is offered in 3 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Lotus Elise safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Lotus Elise specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Roadster

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 190 hp @ 7800 –
      220 hp @ 7800

    • Torque 134 lb-ft. –
      153 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.7 - 5.2 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13.1 - 13.7 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 149 in

    • Width 67.7 in

    • Height 45 in

    • Wheelbase 90.6 in

    • Curb Weight 1984 lbs

    • Towing capacity 999 lbs

    • Turning radius 16.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 2

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 10.6 gal

    • City 20 - 21 mpg

    • Combined 23 - 24 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 27 mpg

    • Highway range 275.6 - 286.2 mi



Specifications

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible
Exterior length
149.00 in 149.00 in 149.00 in
Exterior body width
67.70 in 67.70 in 67.70 in
Exterior height
45.00 in 45.00 in 45.00 in
Horsepower
190 190 220
Torque
134 134 153
Fuel economy - city
21 mpg 21 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
27 mpg 27 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.20 seconds 5.20 seconds 4.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
13.70 seconds 13.70 seconds 13.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
107 mph 107 mph 112 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.23/3.35 " 3.23/3.35 " 3.23/3.35 "
Curb weight
1984.00 lbs 1984.00 lbs 1991.00 lbs
Wheelbase
90.60 in 90.60 in 90.60 in
Front track
57.40 " 57.40 " 57.40 "
Rear track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Turning radius
16.40 16.40 16.40
Front legroom
43.50 in 43.50 in 43.50 in
Front headroom
36.50 in 36.50 in 36.50 in
Luggage volume
4.10 cu.ft. 4.10 cu.ft. 4.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
4.10 cu.ft. 4.10 cu.ft. 4.10 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
10.60 gal. 10.60 gal. 10.60 gal.

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Sunroof
1st row removeable manual targa fabric 1st row removeable manual targa composite 1st row removeable manual targa fabric
Front tires
P175/55WR16.0 BSW performance P175/55WR16.0 BSW performance P175/55WR16.0 BSW performance
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Tires - rear
225/45WR17 225/45WR17 225/45WR17

Seats

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible
Standard seating
2 2 2

Entertainment System

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible
Speakers
4 4 4

Safety and Security Features

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible

Mechanical Features

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible
Axle ratio
4.53 4.53 4.53

Other Specs

Base Convertible

California Edition Convertible

SC Convertible
Maximum towing capacity
999 lbs. 999 lbs. 999 lbs.