Lotus Exige

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UK-spec Lotus Exige

The Lotus Exige (pronounced: ex-seej) is a two-door, two-seat sports car made by Lotus Cars. It is essentially a coupe version of the Lotus Elise, which is a roadster.

The original Exige was launched in 2000 and had a 1.8 L Rover K Series engine. It produced 170 bhp in standard form and 190 bhp in the VHPD version. Compared to the Elise, it had wider wheel arches, a front splitter, a large rear spoiler and a fiberglass roof.

In 2004, the Series 2 Exige was introduced. It features a 1.8 L Toyota engine that produces 189 bhp.

In February 2005, Lotus announced a limited production run of 50 Exiges, using the Toyota engine with a supercharger, that increases the power output to 243 bhp. These vehicles are only available in yellow or black, representing the colors of Lotus Sport, and are badged 240R. They have a projected 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.9 seconds and 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) of 9.9 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) at a cost of £44,000.00 (approximately $76,500.00 or €65,000.00). [1]

The North American Exige was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January, 2006. In February, 2006 Lotus announced the Exige S model which used a supercharged Toyota engine producing 218 bhp.[2] The S was also made available in North American markets as a 2007 model.

[edit] Exige Specifications

According to Lotus, the standard Exige Series 2 model has the following specifications:

Engine:

Toyota Supplied, 1796 cc I-4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing with lift intelligence)

Bore/Stroke 82 mm/85 mm

190 hp (142 kW) @ 7800 rpm

138 ft·lbf (187 N·m) @ 6800 rpm

Compression ratio: 11.5:1

Transmission: 6-Speed, Close Ratio with Single-Plate Dry Clutch

Weight: 2016 lb (914 kg)

Performance:

0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.7 seconds

0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.9 seconds

Top speed: 147 mph (237 km/h)

Fuel consumption: 24 city / 29 highway

[edit] Exige S Specifications

According to Lotus, the Exige S model has the following specifications:

Engine:

Toyota Supplied, 1796 cc I-4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing with lift intelligence), supercharged and intercooled

Bore/Stroke 82 mm/85 mm

218 hp (162.5 kW) @ 7800 rpm

158.6 ft·lbf (215 N·m) @ 5500 rpm

Compression ratio: 11.5:1

Transmission: 6-Speed, Close Ratio with Single-Plate Dry Clutch

Weight: 2057 lb (935 kg)

Exige S Performance:

0-60 (0-97 km/h): 4.1 seconds

0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.98 seconds

Top speed: 148 mph (238 km/h)

Fuel consumption: 24 city / 29 highway

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