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2008 Elise Base Coupe Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2008 Lotus Elise Base Coupe specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2008 Lotus Elise Research

2008 Lotus Elise

MSRP Range:$46,270  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
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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
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Unleaded fuel 91
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Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 27 and EPA city (mpg): 21
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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10.6 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 8.8
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Power: 141 kW , 189 HP SAE @ 7,800 rpm; 133 ft lb , 180 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
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Four-wheel ABS
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Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
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Immobilizer
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Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with coil springs
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Tire kit
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
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Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger externally adjustable body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 149.0, overall width (inches): 67.7, overall height (inches): 44.0, wheelbase (inches): 90.5, front track (inches): 57.4, rear track (inches): 59.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 32.8
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim alloy on gearknob and alloy on dashboard
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Gloss paint
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Fixed rear window
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 1,984
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Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
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12v power outlet: front and 1
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Air conditioning
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Element antenna
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Peripheral interior monitoring anti-theft protection
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Alpine RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 4.0
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Clock
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders pop out
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Floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Racing driver and passenger seat with lumbar adjustment
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3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Two head restraints on front seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks
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Rear view mirror
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: two seats
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Four speaker(s) Alpine
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Alloy & leather steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Ventilation system