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    Lotus Elise R (2008) price & specs

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    $111,000†
    1.8L petrol2D Coupe6 SP MANUALRWD
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    Overview

    The 2008 Lotus Elise R is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Elise is regarded as a sport built in Great Britain with prices starting at $111,000 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. It has a 32L fuel 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 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 806kg (1776.9 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 - 174.94 kW/t
    66.47 kW/t
    186.71 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 - 115 litres
    112 litres
    445 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    Dimensions

    3,785 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,143 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,785 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,143 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm

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    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $111,000†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 208
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 82
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Compression Ratio: 11.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 2zz-Ge
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 85
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

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

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 8.5
    Main Capacity (L): 32
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ECE 99/100 Combined (L/100km): 8.8
    ECE 99/100 Combined (mpg): 27
    ECE 99/100 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    ECE 99/100 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    ECE 99/100 Standard: Ece 99/100
    ECE 99/100 Urban (L/100km): 12.1
    ECE 99/100 Urban (mpg): 19

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
    Maximum Speed (mph): 147

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 189
    Maximum Power (kW): 141
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 181
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Code: C64
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    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
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: Lotus

    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
    Overall Height (mm): 1143
    Overall Length (in): 149
    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): 2300

    Doors

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

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

    Convertible Roof

    Roof Hard Type: Hard
    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

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 806
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1777

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    iPod Connection (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Doors: Alloy
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Suede

    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 Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Type: Manual

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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