✦ Shifty Estimate
$75,100
- 12 months median
- $72K
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
- Original MSRP
- $52,000 · ▲ 44% since
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2008 Lotus Elise SC
2008 to 2011 · Roadster
Price history
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Specifications
- Engine
- Toyota 2ZZ-GE SC, 1.8L
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 156 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.4s
- Top speed
- 148 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,006 lb
- Original MSRP
- $52,000
- Designer
- Russell Carr
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Elise SC cost?
A 2008 Lotus Elise SC cost $52,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $71,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $75,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $48,100 to $86,365, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2008 Lotus Elise SC worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $75,100. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Lotus Elise SC sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $71,500Aug 1, 2026Moonstone Silver Metallic · 7,000 mi
- $65,500May 12, 2026Phantom Black/Arctic Silver · 14,800 mi
- $36,500Apr 20, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 48,000 mi
The Elise SC (Supercharged) represented Lotus's answer to critics who wanted more power from the lightweight platform. The Toyota-sourced 2ZZ-GE engine, enhanced with an Eaton supercharger, delivered 218 hp—nearly double the original Elise's output while adding minimal weight. This transformation created a genuine giant-killer capable of embarrassing supercars costing three times as much. The SC retained the Elise's pure handling characteristics while adding genuine straight-line performance, achieving the perfect balance of power and weight that defined Chapman's original vision. Russell Carr's subtle styling updates distinguished the SC from standard models without compromising the timeless design. As one of the most powerful naturally-balanced Elises ever produced, SCs have become increasingly sought-after by collectors who appreciate both the engineering achievement and the model's position as a bridge between the analog past and electrified future.