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    Lotus Elise R (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Lotus Elise R is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Elise is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $94,990 before on-road costs.

    This Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 141 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 181 Nm of torque (at 6800 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Lotus claims the Elise R uses 8.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 196g of CO2. It has a 44L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 537km per full tank

    The Lotus Elise measures 1143mm (45.0 inches) in height, 3785mm (149.0 inches) in length, 1719mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2301mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 860kg (1896.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Elise R comes standard with 175/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    116.28 - 188.37 kW/t
    78.77 kW/t
    188.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.6 - 8.5 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    518 - 579 km
    518 km
    579 km
    Price
    $69,990 - $104,990
    $52,900
    $426,100
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    3,785 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,143 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,785 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,143 mm
    Wheelbase2,301 mm

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    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
    CO2 Level (Combined): 196

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80.0
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 2zz-Ge
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 89.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.6
    Main Capacity (L): 44
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.7
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 537
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 334
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 24
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 20

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.2

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 241
    Maximum Speed (mph): 150

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 192
    Maximum Power (kW): 141
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 181
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Roadster
    Platform Code: Lotus

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.1
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 115

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 57.4
    Front Track (mm): 1457
    Overall Height (in): 45.0
    Overall Height (mm): 1143
    Overall Length (in): 149.0
    Overall Length (mm): 3785
    Overall Width (in): 67.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1719
    Rear Track (in): 59.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1503
    Wheelbase (in): 90.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2301

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    External Colour: red
    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

    Convertible Roof

    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 860
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1896

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4
    Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Floor Mats

    Material: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Leather
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Suede

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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