2008 Lotus Elise Sc – Rare And Immaculate 60th Anniversary Edition on 2040-cars

2008 Lotus Elise SC – Rare and Immaculate                 60^th Anniversary Special Edition Lotus

In 2008, Lotus created a special 60^th Anniversary Supercharged edition and built only 43 of these cars.  Of those, only 19 were offered in Phantom Black with the silver stripe.  I searched the US for one in 2009 and found this vehicle for sale at a dealership in Cleveland, OH.  It had been sitting in a dealer showroom for two years and had only been driven 180 miles to and from an auto show in Ohio.  I purchased the car as NEW in January, 2010.  It had never been titled.  It was shipped in a closed trailer to my home and has never been in inclement weather.  This car is in incredible condition.  Never a scratch, nick, or dent.  Paint is all perfect.   Non-smoker.  Car still smells new.  Every function works perfectly.

One owner car – always meticulously maintained by Lotus dealership.   TJ Waszak, arguably the best Lotus mechanic in the Midwest, has personally performed all maintenance, tech prep, and service and has offered to be a personal reference to the quality of this car and the way it has been maintained.    Back in 2010, TJ added a Moroso Oil Pan ($700) to this car to increase oil capacity from 4 to 6 quart wet sump and reduce risk of oil starvation.  Also, added Schroth 4-point harness (wide) shoulder belts for safety.

The car was recently serviced for resale, including new tires, oil and filter, and a complete tech inspection to confirm car is in perfect condition.  Car has been detailed and looks perfect.  Car had new brakes and complete brake flush at 16k miles.  Car also comes with battery-minder (trickle charge to protect battery) and WeatherShield Car Cover ($350) in great condition (car stays covered in garage).

I have the original window sticker that shows price at $63,120.  The 60^th Anniversary edition was a $7,495 option.  It offers components that were only available this one time on an Elise SC.  This is the most sought-after car ever to come out of Norfolk, UK. 

Car comes with the following special features:

·      Upgraded black leather interior utilizing Silver contrast stitching

·      60^th Anniversary logos embroidered in the headrests

·      Car is all hand-crafted and this is the shortest production run ever

·      This car has every Lotus option available including

·      Touring Pack – which includes

o   Thermal and sound-insulated soft top, full leather seats and door trim

o   Upgraded Alpine 4-speaker stereo system with iPod connector, stowage net

o   Additional sound insulation throughout vehicle

o   Full carpet set and passenger well footrest

·      Track Pack (only time offered in an Elise) which includes:

o   Fully adjustable Bilstein dampers with remote front reservoirs and threaded spring perches

·      Sport Pack – which includes lightweight forged silver alloy wheels (6J x 16 front 195/50 R16, 7.5J x 17 rear 225/45 R17) with Yokohama A048 Advan LTS tires

o   Lotus sport-tuned suspension

o   Twin oil coolers

o   Traction control and ProBax sport seats

The 60^th Anniversary Edition Lotus Elise SC comes with a color-matched hardtop with the silver racing stripes.  This edition also equipped with Starshield – a clear-protection film applied to the nose of the car, rocker panels, exterior mirrors, and lower rear panels.

Engine – 218 HP 1.8 L mid-mounted 4-cylinder DOHC and VVTL-I (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Intelligence)  Max HP is 218 @ 8,000 RPM.  Max torque is 156lb ft @5,000 RPM.

Fuel tank capacity is 10.6 US gallons.  Have actually got over 30 MPG on highway.

Performance  0-60 in 4.4 seconds.  0-100 in 10.7 seconds.  Top speed 150MPH.

Exterior – RTM Composite fiberglass body.  LED taillights. Aerodynamic aluminum rear diffuser.

Front anti-sway bar.  Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo Calipers with ABS.

Interior – Air conditioning, Starter button, Power door locks, Power windows, Airbags – driver and passenger, Factory anti-theft Alarm system with engine immobilizer.

The negatives – This is one of the most photographed cars in the Midwest - you cannot drive this car anywhere without someone taking your picture, a video, or giving you a shout-out about what a “cool car” this is.  Be prepared.