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2008 Lotus Elise SC Convertible

SC Convertible

$54,500 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.3 sec

0-60 mph

12.9 sec

@ 107 mph

Horsepower • Torque
220 hp

Power

153 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
1,991 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Elise

Trim:

SC Convertible

Style:

SC Convertible

Base Price:

$54,500

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

1,991 lbs

Length:

149 in.

Width:

67.7 in.

Height:

45 in.

Wheelbase:

90.6 in.

MPG:

20 city / 26 hwy

Fuel:

10.6 gal. / 244 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 7,800 rpm

Torque:

153 ft-lbs @ 5,500 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Mid

Redline:

8,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.25 sec

0-60 mph:

4.53 sec

0-100 mph:

11.61 sec

60-130 mph:

16.75 sec

100-150 mph:

22.17 sec

Top Speed:

163 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.25 sec @ 85.1 mph

¼ mile:

12.88 sec @ 106.5 mph

½ mile:

20.44 sec @ 128.2 mph

1 mile:

33.2 sec @ 149.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P175/55WR16

Rear Tires:

P225/45WR17

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.53

Gear Ratios

1: 3.12

2: 2.05

3: 1.48

4: 1.17

5: 0.92

6: 0.82

R: 3.25

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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