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 Style Overview
The 2008 Lotus Elise is a two-seat roadster with a targa-style removable soft top. It comes in standard and SC trim levels, although the two cars only differ in engine, rear spoiler and wheel design. Standard equipment includes 16-inch front wheels and 17-inch rear wheels with high-performance tires, Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo brakes, HID xenon headlights, air-conditioning, power windows and locks, leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel, aluminum handbrake and shift knob, trip computer and a four-speaker Alpine stereo with CD player. The Touring Pack adds leather upholstery and interior trim, interior storage net, thermal- and sound-insulated soft top, additional sound insulation, floor mats, a cupholder and an auxiliary audio jack. The Touring Pack is only available in four special colors. The Sport Pack includes lightweight silver alloy wheels, a track-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers, traction control (stand-alone also), sport seats and a subsequent 20-pound weight reduction. Stand-alone options include a limited-slip differential, a body-colored hardtop and a variety of special color choices. An extremely low-volume California Edition will be available that features special exterior colors and interior trim.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
17 x 7.5 in. alloy |
Alpine, 4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback |
cloth upholstery |
$46,270 |
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California Edition 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
17 x 7.5 in. alloy |
Alpine, 4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback |
leather upholstery |
$51,770 |
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SC 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl S/C 6M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
17 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Alpine, 4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback |
cloth upholstery |
$54,500 |
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