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2008 Lotus Elise Specifications

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2008 Lotus Elise
Starting Price:
$46,270
Estimated MPG:
21 city | 27 hwy
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2008 Lotus Elise Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Premium Brand:
Alpine
Radio:
AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
36.5
Front Leg Room:
43.5
Overall height:
45.0
Overall Length:
149.0
Overall Width:
67.7
Wheelbase:
90.6

Engine

Compression Ratio:
11.50 : 1
Displacement:
110
Horse Power:
190
Size:
1.8
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
1.8
Fuel tank capacity:
10.6gal.
Horsepower:
190hp @ 7,800RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
134 lb.-ft. @ 6,800RPM
Transmission:
6 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:
21
Highway:
27

Instrumentation

Tachometer:
Tachometer

Roof

Sunroof:
Manual fabric

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
2

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type:
Double wishbone

Tires

Diameter:
17.0
Prefix:
P
Profile:
45
Speed Rating:
W
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
Performance
Width:
225

Transmission

Number of speeds:
6

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
1,984
Max cargo capacity:
4

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
7.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Number of doors
: 2
Spoiler

Convenience Features

Air conditioning
Power windows
Remote keyless entry

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Premium audio system
Radio data system
Speakers
: 4

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Low tire pressure warning
Tachometer

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 1.8
Engine location
: mid
Fuel economy city
: 21mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 27mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 10.6gal.
Horsepower
: 190hp @ 7,800RPM
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 134 lb.-ft. @ 6,800RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed manual
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Dual front impact airbags
Ignition disable
Panic alarm
Security system

Seats and Trim

Front seats
: bucket
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity
: 2
Sport steering wheel

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio
: 11.50 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 82.0mm x 85.0mm (3.23" x 3.35")
Engine displacement
: 1.8 L
Engine horsepower
: 190hp @ 7,800RPM
Engine torque
: 134 lb.-ft. @ 6,800RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,720mm (67.7")
Exterior height
: 1,143mm (45.0")
Exterior length
: 3,785mm (149.0")
Front headroom
: 927mm (36.5")
Front legroom
: 1,105mm (43.5")
Interior cargo volume
: 116 L (4 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 116 L (4 cu.ft.)
Turning radius
: 5.0m (16.4')5.0 '
Wheelbase
: 2,301mm (90.6")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 175/50WR16.0
Front tires
: 175/55WR16.0
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 225/45WR17.0
Rear wheel size
: 17"
Tires
: performance
Wheel size
: 16"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 96 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 24 months/ unlimited distance
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Convertible roof lining
Optional

Convenience Features

Front beverage holders
Optional

Powertrain

Limited slip differential
Optional

Safety and Security

Traction control
Optional

Seats and Trim

Leather upholstery
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Sport suspension
Optional

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