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2008 Lotus Elise Base Coupe

The 2008 Elise Base Coupe is not for everyone with a retail price of $46,270.00 but many feel it is worth every penny. Gas mileage might also be an important consideration and the Elise gets an average 27 miles per gallon on the highway and 21 miles per gallon in the city.
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2008 Lotus Elise
MSRP Range:$46,270  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 1.8L L4
Transmissions: 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Elise Base Coupe Pricing

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Packages MSRP Invoice
PP Premium Pack $695 Get Price
SP Sport Pack $2,600 Get Price
TK Track Pack $2,495 Get Price
Options MSRP Invoice
EP Exclusive Paint $5,100 Get Price
HT Hardtop $1,475 Get Price
LM Lifestyle Paint $1,200 Get Price

Elise Base Coupe Specs

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1,796 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 mid engine with 82.0 mm bore, 85.0 mm stroke, 11.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2ZZ-GE
Unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 27 and EPA city (mpg): 21
Multi-point injection fuel system
10.6 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 8.8
Power: 141 kW , 189 HP SAE @ 7,800 rpm; 133 ft lb , 180 Nm @ 6,800 rpm

Elise Crash Ratings (base trim)

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