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2008 Lotus Elise Convertible
2014 smart fortwo passion cabriolet

Vehicle 2008 Lotus Elise Convertible 2014 smart fortwo passion cabriolet
General
Body Style Sports Car/Convertible,CVT Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification 2SEATER 2SEATER
Turbo N N
Drive Train
City MPG 21 34
Combined MPG n/a 36
Displacement (CC) 1794 999
Driveline RWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 4.31 4.53
Fuel Capacity (gal) 9.6 8.7
Fuel System MPFI MPFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0
Highway MPG 27 38
Horsepower @ RPM 189@7800 70@5800
PowerToWeightRatio 10.5 26.5
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 7800 5800
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 133@6800 68@4500
Transmission Speeds 5 5
Transmission Type M A
Type of Engine 1.8L I4 1.0L I3
Valves 16 12
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 1984 1852
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum n/a 2247
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard n/a 2247
Overall Height (in) 44.0 60.7
Overall Length (in) 149.0 106.1
Overall Width (in) 67.7 61.4
Wheelbase (in) 90.6 73.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 7.8
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) n/a 39.7
Hip room front (in) n/a 45.4
Leg room front (in) 42.5 41.2
Passenger Volume n/a 45
Seating Capacity - Maximum 2 2
Seating capacity - Standard 2 2
Shoulder room front (in) n/a 48.0
Suspension
Front suspension Ind IND
Ground Clearance (in) 5.1 5.2
Rear Suspension Ind Live
Track Front 57.4 50.5
Track Rear 59.3 54.5
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) n/a NR
Tow Capacity Standard n/a NR
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left n/a 28.7
Steering Diameter Right n/a 28.7
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 36000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 36 48
Rust Miles n/a 50000
Rust Time (Months) n/a 48
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 48






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