2008 Element SC Specifications
| Engineering | |
| SC | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4000 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87 x 99 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard |
| Real Time 4-Wheel Drive™ | 2WD |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard |
| 100,000 Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval* | Standard |
| Transmissions | |
| SC | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | Standard |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |
| SC | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 25.0 |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.98 |
| Steering Ratio | 15.3 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 36.9 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1 / 11.1 |
| Wheels | 18" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P225 / 55 R18 97H |
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Please see your owner's manual for more details
