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2008 Lotus Elise Convertible
2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Vehicle 2008 Lotus Elise Convertible 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
General
Body Style Sports Car/Convertible,CVT Convertible/Luxury Coupe,CVT
EPA Classification 2SEATER COMPACT
Turbo N N
Drive Train
City MPG 21 11
Combined MPG n/a 13
Displacement (CC) 1794 6749
Driveline RWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 4.31 3.46
Fuel Capacity (gal) 9.6 21.1
Fuel System MPFI DI
Fuel Type Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $3,000
Highway MPG 27 18
Horsepower @ RPM 189@7800 453@5350
PowerToWeightRatio 10.5 12.8
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 7800 5350
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 133@6800 531@3500
Transmission Speeds 5 6
Transmission Type M A
Type of Engine 1.8L I4 6.8L V12
Valves 16 48
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 1984 5776
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum n/a 6274
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard n/a 6274
Overall Height (in) 44.0 62.2
Overall Length (in) 149.0 220.8
Overall Width (in) 67.7 78.2
Wheelbase (in) 90.6 130.7
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 11.1
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) n/a 38.6
Headroom rear (in) n/a 37.1
Hip room front (in) n/a 61.5
Hip room rear (in) n/a 49.8
Leg room front (in) 42.5 n/a
Seating Capacity - Maximum 2 4
Seating capacity - Standard 2 4
Shoulder room front (in) n/a 58.7
Shoulder room rear (in) n/a 51.1
Suspension
Front suspension Ind IND
Ground Clearance (in) 5.1 n/a
Rear Suspension Ind IND
Track Front 57.4 66.4
Track Rear 59.3 65.8
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left n/a 43.0
Steering Diameter Right n/a 43.0
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 36000 n/a
Powertrain Time (Months) 36 48
Rust Time (Months) n/a 72
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 n/a
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 48






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