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2008 Lotus Elise
Vehicle Summary: 2008 Lotus Elise
The truly tiny Lotus Elise roadster is a quick and nimble sports car that can outrun many costlier competitors. A 190-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine is standard, with a 220-horsepower supercharged version also available; the latter allows this lightweight car to reach 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 seconds. A six-speed manual is the only available gearbox. As is Lotus' tradition, the Elise delivers razor-sharp handling. Both interior space and comfort and convenience features are at a premium. A fixed-roof coupe version is sold as the Lotus Exige.
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The legendary Lotus Elise comes in a new supercharged version for 2008, making this lightweight convertible one of the quickest rides on the road.
Highs
- Brand cachet
- Aggressive styling
- Supercharged engine option
- Lightweight design for nimble handling and extreme speed
- Fuel economy
- Outstanding price-to-performance ratio
Lows
- Fatiguing to drive over long distance
- Tight two-seat cockpit
- Small, and impractical, even by small-car standards
What's New
- New rear spoiler and wheel design on supercharged version
- Simplified option availability
- Revised exterior colors
- 220-hp supercharged Elise SC version
- Airbags now standard
- Revised instrument cluster with added functionality
- New alarm/immobilizer and multifunction key
Specs at a Glance:
2008 Lotus Elise
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