Lotus Exige
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| Lotus Exige | |
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| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Production | 2000-present |
| Class | Sports Car |
| Length | 149.5 in (3797 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1727 mm) |
| Height | 45.6 in (1158 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,015 lb (914 kg) |
| Related | Lotus Elise, Vauxhall VX220 |
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 (NA or naturally aspirated 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 (142 kW) 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 16-valve DOHC Toyota/Yamaha engine that produces 189 bhp with the Toyota engine designation of 2ZZ-GE. Compared to the Series 2 Elise, it has a front splitter, fiberglass hardtop roof with roof scoop, rear engine cover, and rear spoiler. The sole purpose of these aerodynamic additions to the base Elise is to create more downforce (100 lb of downforce at 100 mph (160 km/h) in the Exige versus 13 lb at 100 mph (160 km/h) in the Elise). [1]
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 were 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). [2]
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.[3] The S was also made available in North American markets as a 2007 model[4].
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[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) - Designed by Yamaha - Engine Code: 2ZZ-GE
- 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
- Bore/Stroke 82 mm/85 mm
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 mpg–imp (11.77 L/100 km / 20 mpg–U.S.) city / 29 mpg–imp (9.74 L/100 km / 24.1 mpg–U.S.) highway
- 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.9 seconds
[edit] Exige S Specifications
| Exige S | |
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| Manufacturer | Lotus |
| Production | 2007 - current (North America) |
| Predecessor | Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige |
| Class | Sports Car |
| Length | 149.5 in (3797 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1727 mm) |
| Height | 45.8 in (1163 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,057 lb (933 kg) |
| Related | Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige |
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
- 185.6 ft·lbf (215 N·m) @ 5500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 11.5:1
- Bore/Stroke 82 mm/85 mm
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 mpg–imp (11.77 L/100 km / 20 mpg–U.S.) city / 29 mpg–imp (9.74 L/100 km / 24.1 mpg–U.S.) highway
- 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.98 seconds
[edit] 2008 Exige S 240
For 2008, the Exige S will have a 240bhp option and will be sold along side the regular Exige S (220hp). The package includes upgraded AP racing brakes from the Exige Cup 240 and a larger roof scoop from the Exige Cup 255. 0-60mph (0-97km/h) is trimmed to under 4 seconds with this option. The 2008 Exige S 220 will feature a non-intercooled supercharger identical to the Elise SC. The 2008 Exige S 240 will retain the intercooler for the supercharger.
[edit] Exige 265E Specifications
| Exige 265E | |
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| Manufacturer | Lotus |
| Production | Non-Production |
| Predecessor | Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige |
| Class | Sports Car |
| Length | 149.5 in (3797 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1727 mm) |
| Height | 45.8 in (1163 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,050 lb (930 kg) |
| Related | Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige |
The Exige 265E is a factory-built Exige S optimized to run on E85, comprised of 85% ethanol. The higher octane of this biofuel allows a higher compression ratio and/or more supercharger boost. Lotus says it has no intention to build the 265E (E for Experimental) as a production car, and that it is simply a biofuels demonstrator. According to Lotus, the Exige 265E 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
- 264 hp (197 kW) @ 8000 rpm
- 184 ft·lbf (249 N·m) @ 5500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 11.5:1
- Bore/Stroke 82 mm/85 mm
Transmission: C64 6-Speed, Close Ratio with Single-Plate Dry Clutch
Weight: 2050.3 lb (930 kg)
In this model, the brakes have also been upgraded to four-piston AP Racing calipers with sport brake pads and increased diameter 310 mm drilled and vented discs at the front. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers with 282 mm diameter discs are fitted at the rear.
Exige 265E Performance:
- 0-60 (0-97 km/h): 3.88 seconds
- 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.2 seconds
- Top speed: 158 mph (254 km/h)
- Fuel consumption: ~25 mpg–imp (11.3 L/100 km / 20.8 mpg–U.S.) city / 65 mpg–imp (4.35 L/100 km / 54.1 mpg–U.S.) highway
- 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.2 seconds
[edit] Exige GT3 Specifications
| Exige GT3 | |
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| Manufacturer | Lotus |
| Production | Non-producion/Prototype |
| Predecessor | Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige |
| Class | Sports car |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in (2301 mm) |
| Length | 152.0 in (3861 mm) |
| Width | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height | 44.0 in (1118 mm) |
| Curb weight | TBA |
| Related | Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige |
According to Lotus, the Exige GT3 model has the following specifications:
Engine:
- Toyota Supplied 2ZZ-GE, 1796 cc I-4, DOHC with VVTL-i and Lotus T4e engine mananagement system, supercharged and intercooled
- Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm
- 271 bhp (203 kW) @ 8000 rpm
- 190 ft·lbf (258 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
- Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm
Transmission: C64-speed, Close Ratio with uprated clutch and cover, open differential
- Gear Ratios I/II/III : 3.116:1 / 2.050:1 / 1.481:1
- IV/V/VI : 1.166:1 / 0.916:1 / 0.815:1
- R/Final Drive : 3.250:1 / 4.529:1
- IV/V/VI : 1.166:1 / 0.916:1 / 0.815:1
Exige GT3 Performance:
- 0-60 mph : 3.9 seconds
- 0-100 km/h : 4.0 seconds
- 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) : 9.8 seconds
- Top Speed : 160 mph (257 km/h) - electronically limited
- Power to weight ratio : 276 bhp (206 kW)/tonne
- 0-100 km/h : 4.0 seconds
Note: While the mass of the vehicle has yet to be disclosed, it can be estimated to be around 2170 lb (980 kg) from the disclosure of the power to weight ratio.
