2008 Lotus Elise Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1995 -
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	27

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1800 cc \| 109.8 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 7800 RPM
Torque :	138 Ft-Lbs (187 NM) @ 6800 RPM

Inline 4
Displacement :	1800 cc \| 109.8 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 7800 RPM
Torque :	153 Ft-Lbs (207 NM) @ 5600 RPM

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20040601
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V041000
Summary	Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
Consequence	A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Notes	Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01R.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20071101
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V280000
Summary	Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
Consequence	A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Lotus Elise? A: The 2008 Lotus Elise has a wheelbase size of 90.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Lotus Elise? A: The 2008 Lotus Elise has a length of 149.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Lotus Elise? A: The 2008 Lotus Elise has a width of 57.70 inches.

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Q: What engines did the 2008 Lotus Elise have? A: The 2008 Lotus Elise had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 138 Ft-Lbs (187 NM) @ 6800 RPM

Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 153 Ft-Lbs (207 NM) @ 5600 RPM