| Type | 2-door, 2-seater sports convertible |
| Layout | Mid-engined, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1.8-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves |
| 1.8-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves, supercharged | |
| Horsepower | 189 @ 7800 rpm |
| 218 @ 8000 rpm | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 133 @ 6800 rpm |
| 156 @ 5000 rpm | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Tires | P175/50R16 performance (front) |
| P225/45R17 performance (rear) | |
| Curb weight Elise | 890 kg (1984 lbs) |
| Curb weight SC | 913 kg (2014 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 2298 mm (90.5 in.) |
| Length | 3784 mm (149.0 in.) |
| Width | 1717 mm (67.6 in.) |
| Height | 1117 mm (44.0 in.) |
| Ground clearance | 129 mm (5.1 in.) |
| Cargo capacity | 112 litres (3.9 cu.ft.) |
| Fuel consumption | City: 9.7 L/100 km (29 mpg Imp)(est) |
| Hwy: 8.1 L/100 km (35 mpg Imp)(est) | |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Warranty | 3 yrs/58,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/58,000 km |
| Side airbags | N/A |
| Curtain airbags | N/A |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Traction control | Optional |
| Stability control | N/A |
| Assembly location | Norwich, England |

