The 2008 Lotus Elise continues the tradition of refined motoring with a sublime sports car that handles and performs like a race car. The Elise has numerous improvements installed as standard equipment including a new Lotus Tire Pressure Monitoring System that provides instant warning if there is a puncture or if pressures fall below safe levels.

Other upgrades include a stylish new instrument display with a high-definition LCD message panel, clutter-reducing "hidden until lit" warning and shift lights and customizable display options. An alarm/immobilizer system is also incorporated with central locking functions into a new integrated ignition key design.

CHASSIS

· Lotus Designed Lightweight Structure of     Epoxy Bonded Aluminum Extrusions
· Integral Steel Seatbelt Support Structure     and Lightweight Steel Rear Sub-Frame

EXTERIOR

· RTM Composite Fiberglass Body
· Black Soft-Top with Stowage Bag
· LED Taillights with Integral Reflectors
· Daytime Running Lights
· Aerodynamic Rear Diffuser with Central       Twin Exhaust
· Solid Paint - Ardent Red or British Racing   Green

SUSPENSION

· Fully Independent Suspension with
  Unequal Length Wishbones
· Bilstein Mono-Tube Gas Damper, Eibach     Coaxial Coil Spring
· Front Anti-Sway Bar
· Cast Alloy 8-Spoke Wheels in Silver           Finish
· Front Wheels: 5.5J x 16 - 175/50R16
· Rear Wheels: 7.5J x 17 - 225/45R17
· Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS Sports   Tires
· 4-Wheel Ventilated/Cross-Drilled Disc         Brakes
· Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo Calipers with
  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

ENGINE

· 189 Horsepower 1.8 Liter, Mid-Mounted     4-Cylinder with
  DOHC and VVTL-I (Variable Valve Timing
  and Lift Intelligence)
· Multi-Point Fuel Injection System with
  Electronic Ignition and Throttle Control
· Capacity: 1796 cm3
· Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm/85.0 mm
· Maximum Power: 189 hp @7800 rpm
· Maximum Torque: 133 lb ft @6800 rpm
· Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
· Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 Gallons

TRANSMISSION

· 6-Speed Close Ratio

PERFORMANCE

WARRANTIES

· 3-YEAR/36,000 Mile Limited Warranty
· 8-Year Chassis Corrosion Warranty