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2008 Lotus Elise

United KingdomGasoline2WDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
S2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
S Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
145 hp
Power (kW)
107 kW
Top speed
205 km/h (127 mph)
0–60 mph
5.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.8 seconds
Displacement
1,796 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,785 mm (149.0 in)
Width
1,719 mm (67.7 in)
Height
1,143 mm (45.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,301 mm (90.6 in)
Curb weight
860 kg (1,896 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
79 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
91.5 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
11.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
44 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
196 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,457 mm (57.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,503 mm (59.2 in)
Ground Clearance
160 mm (6.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé (Targa)

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Trunk

Front Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Volume
115 litres

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Lotus emblemLotus94 vehicles
EliseModel6 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Elise Coupe Generations2 of 3
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
145 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission