2008 Element Specifications
| Engineering | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 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™ | Available | |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard | |
| 100,000 Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval* | Standard | |
| Transmissions | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard | |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | Standard | |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard | |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard | |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | Standard | |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 | |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.26 | |
| Steering Ratio | 16.2 | |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.9 | |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1 / 11.1 | |
| Wheels | 16" with Full Covers | 16" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 70 R16 99S | |
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes . Please see your owner's manual for more details.
