2008 Lotus Elise Comparisons Base Coupe

General Pricing

Resale Value	$46,270.00	$27,595.00	$24,275.00
Destination	$925.00	$670.00	$670.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	1.8L I4	2.4L I4	2.4L I4
Horsepower	189 @ 7800 RPM	173 @ 5800 RPM	173 @ 5800 RPM
Torque	133 @ 6800 RPM	167 @ 4500 RPM	167 @ 4500 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	1796	2384	2384
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.2 X 3.3	3.5 X 3.9	3.5 X 3.9
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	10.4:1	10.4:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	21	19	19
Highway (mpg)	27	25	25

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	1984.2	2932.1	2859.4
Wheelbase (in.)	90.5	95.1	95.1
Length (in.)	149.0	161.1	157.2
Width (in.)	67.7	71.4	71.3
Height (in.)	44.0	50.2	50.1
Track Front (in.)	57.4	60.7	60.7
Track Rear (in.)	59.3	61.5	61.4
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	2	2	2
Front Headroom (in.)	N/A	38.4	38.5
Rear Headroom (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Legroom (in.)	N/A	42.7	42.8
Rear Legroom (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	N/A	52.7	52.4
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)	N/A	50.6	50.6
Rear Hip Room (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

50.0

50.0

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	wishbone	wishbone	wishbone
Rear Suspension	wishbone	wishbone	wishbone
Tires	175/50R16	245/45R18	245/45R18

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

N/A

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	Std.	Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	Std.	Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	satellite	satellite
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
CD Changer	N/A	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	N/A	Std.	N/A
Tilt Steering	N/A	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

N/A

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Yes

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

N/A

Std.

N/A