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:

Seating Capacity: 2

Available Engines: 1.8L I-4 16 valve DOHC SMPI

Drivetrains: Rear-wheel drive

0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds

Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 20/26 mpg,21/27 mpg

Standard Features: Radio data system, Driver front impact airbag, Passenger front impact airbag

Optional Equipment: N/A.sourcehttp://www.forbesautos.com/