Lotus Exige S

14th September 2011 Cat: Lotus Exige

Lotus unveiled the all-new Exige S in Frankfurt, since the ultimate lightweight good performance sportscar.
The Exige S achieves its great performance through lightness, and big power to weight ratio. The targeted weight just for this car is around 1080 kg, and it’s got 350 PS to transport that weight around.
The revolutionary Exige also has a race car body kit fro maximum downforce and features good performance bespoke tyre package with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres as standard. A Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch allows the motorist to switch between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off.

Also you can order the Race Pack option which addds a Race mode on the driving settings, Launch Control plus an optimised suspension.
There’s 2 new interior package possibilities open: Premium and Premium Sport. The Premium Pack provides added style and comfort when the Premium Sport option targets creating an inside space optimised for ultimate driver involvement.

Lotus Exige S Technical Specifications
* Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse, 3456 cm3, 2GR-FE engine, V6, 24 valve
* Max Power: 350 PS / 257.5 kW / 345 hp @ 7000 rpm
* Max Torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
* Transmission: EA60 6 speed transverse Sports Ratios manual gearbox with open differential
* 0-100 km/h: ~3.8 seconds
* 0-160 km/h: 7.9 seconds
* Maximum speed: ~274 km/h / ~170 mph
* Gas tank capacit: 40 litres ( 8.8 gal [UK] )
* Dimensions
o Wheelbase: 2370 mm
o Track
+ front: 1453 mm
+ rear: 1499 mm
o Overall length: 4052 mm
o Overall width (door mirrors excluded): 1802 mm
o Overall height – midladen (according to unladen with 2x 75 kg occupants): 1153 mm
o Overhang
+ front: 880 mm (including splitter)
+ rear: 802 mm
o Ramp Angle
+ front: 7.4 degrees
+ rear: 16.4 degrees
o Target Vehicle mass – kerb: 1,080 kg