Lotus has found a race sequential thatll work in gt4 spec evoras using the same basic installation but even for the hardcore exige thatd be asking a bit much. The lotus exige s3 s v6 top speed is 274 kmh 170 mph. Lotus uncovered the new lotus exige s, a facelift for the 2010 model year. Thats the philosophy colin chapman obeyed when he founded lotus cars in 1952 to build both race and road cars. New to the exige, the cup 430 sees the introduction of a savage, highperformance engine installation, mated to a new supercharger and chargecooler, designed specifically for the unique demands of this vehicle. The lotus exige sport 380 rangetopper is called a supercar killer by its maker, and you wont find us disagreeing. Closely related to the elise roadster, the lotus exige s is a solidroof racingoriented sports car that shines on the track, with excellent grip, handling, braking and overall athletic abilityalong with straightline acceleration thats on par with much more expensive exotics. Originally a morehardcore coupe version of the lotus elise roadster, since the series 3 the exige has been the largerengined model of the family using a v6 engine in place of the elises straight 4 with convertible versions of both available. Lotus has found a race sequential thatll work in gt4 spec evoras using the same basic installation but even for the hardcore exige thatd be. The car was put on display at the geneva motor show this week. Never good enough, lotus ups the ante with the exige s 240. Heres a showcase of more than 60 lotus exige wallpapers, something to really spice up your phone or desktop. New lotus exige s facelift my 2010 revealed in geneva. The world shuddered when it found out malaysiabased proton was going to be manufacturing for the few who know the difference, and when drbhicom bought out proton early last year and immediately fired ceo dany bahar, many thought the worst.
The 79th international geneva motor show sees the introduction of the exciting new 2010 model year lotus exige s with a newly designed front end, a new rear wing and impressive emissions of just 199 gkm co2. Amazing high quality wallpapers like these are never enough, so be sure to stop by again for a new releases. Early models offered the same 190 horsepower as the elise. On the racetrack or the open road, make sure your lotus is equipped with genuine lotus exige parts, which meet stringent lotus standards. This exige s240 was uniquely built by ben pengson for both show and go. If youre at a track day and someone turns up with an auto exige s, theyll probably hose you because it changes gears quicker, is 0. A more track focussed car than its predecessor the exige was further updated to the s2 in 2004 and received power boost through a supercharger. Used car pricing for the 2011 lotus exige s240 coupe 2d. Used 2011 lotus exige s240 coupe 2d pricing kelley blue book. Unlimited in every sense, the new series production exige cup 430 is lotus wildest incarnation of its firebreathing, pointtopoint twoseater sports car. But by 2011, the exige boasted 240 horsepower in baselevel s 240 trim.
Jul 02, 20 any cars first time on a track is special. While lotus fans will recognize this as a very subtle update, the grille and rear wing facelift is a step forward for the mark. Lotus engineers weighed every component in the previous lotus exige s in order to save weight, the result of which includes, amongst many other. Lotus exige models and generations timeline, specs and. One of my favourites though not sure if i could live. Oct 02, 2009 the new 2010 lotus exige s240 is scheduled to launch in the us and canada in the fall of 2009. Ever seen a lotus so low and wide, yet still perform. When i sold it two years later, i missed the car so much that i bought a 2008 lotus exige s240 in aspen white as soon as i could. The lotus exige s is an awesome car, but we wondered whether taking the roof off has taken. While lotus fans will recognize this as a very subtle update, the. Lotus exige 2000 2003 introduced in 2000, the exige is a coupe sports car powered by a naturally aspirated 1. What happens when you get lost on new jersey back roads with a lotus exige s240.
I contacted the dealer and tried to get some info on the car. Subscribe to the times video newsletter for free and get a. No, the lotus exige s3 s v6 is not all wheel drive awd. Jul 21, 2016 2011 exige scura limited edition of 35 worldwide released. A more track focussed car than its predecessor the exige was further updated to the s2 in 2004 and received power boost through a supercharger in 2005 in the shape of the exige 240r. Ride along as this owner puts the car out on the racetrack for the first time. There are two models of the current version, the normal exige and the s both of which feature the same engine from the elise.
The 2010 exige s240 introduces a few key enhancements to update the. The lotus exige is a renowned high performance coupe that has a well earned reputation as the choice for drivers who demand uncompromised performance, both on the road and on the track. Its very much a street legal race car, with few compromises that. The most extreme exige ever to be produced was the 240r. Even moreso when said car is a track rat like a lotus exige s 260. The exige, lotus most hardcore, trackfocused model, has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new design, a rather funky wing and a longer wheelbase to make room for the supercharged v6. With a production run of just 81 cars, the 2015 lotus exige lf1 v6 cup limited edition is one of the most exclusive vehicles ever produced by lotus cars, the famed british automaker founded by engineering dynamo colin chapman as lotus engineering company, ltd. Launched at the first round of the lotus motorsport elise race series, the exige was shown to groups of fans in a mini stage show featuring glamour girls as is becoming standard for lotus. The lotus evora gt430 sport has been revealed as the fastest roadgoing car the norfolkbased manufacturer has yet made with 424bhp on tap, the latest specialedition evora has a top speed of. While brandishing supercar performance, the 2010 exige s240 sips fuel rather unlike a supercar with epa ratings of 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Gpstephan lets face it, im totally obsessed with cars especially lotus. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2011 lotus exige s240 coupe 2d. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for lotus exige models. The latter is the more powerful of the two with 218bhp over 189bhp.
The lotus exige has been around since the elise was made a little more hardcore some 12 years ago. The exige s comes in two variantsthe 240, which makes 240 horsepower, while the exige s 260 makes almost that257 hp. Save money on one of 2 used 2011 lotus exiges near you. The lotus exige cup 430 is, according to lotus, the most extreme exige ever. Search from 4 lotus exige cars for sale, including a used 2006 lotus exige, a used 2006 lotus exige s, and a used 2007 lotus. May 02, 2012 the lotus exige has been around since the elise was made a little more hardcore some 12 years ago. Even though the exige s 240 began production a quarter of a century after chapmans passing, the embodiment of lighter is better. Pricing for the 2010 exige s240 will remain consistent with the 2009 model year cars starting at. Find all the key specs about the lotus exige coupe from fuel efficiency and top speed, to running costs, dimensions data and lots more.
Jun 28, 20 expertly developed by the renowned lotus ride and handling team at the hethel test track, its dynamic capabilities are aweinspiring in the way that only a lotus can be. Considering thatand the exige s very cramped interior quartersvery few will end up in driveways but more than a few will do plenty of weekend track time. A sinister track and show lotus exige s240 youtube. The 2010 exige s240 introduces a few key enhancements to update the appearance and improve aerodynamic performance. Detailed features and specs for the used 2011 lotus exige including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Apr 27, 2017 got hold of a lotus exige s for a day, it is a true junior supercar. Lotus already unveiled the updated 2010 exige s line at the geneva auto show in march. Nov 09, 2017 unlimited in every sense, the new series production exige cup 430 is lotus wildest incarnation of its firebreathing, pointtopoint twoseater sports car. Got hold of a lotus exige s for a day, it is a true junior supercar. Looking at the specs, lotus is right the thing is blisteringly quick. The lotus exige s is available as a convertible and a coupe. Select colors, packages and other vehicle options to get the msrp, book value and invoice price for the 2011 exige s 240 coupe. If you prefer contact me privately through youtube link in my profile page. In okinetic sonicfury exhaust, boe fastworks tune, rls intercooler, toyo r888r, quantum singles.
Expertly developed by the renowned lotus ride and handling team at the hethel test track, its dynamic capabilities are aweinspiring in the way that only a lotus can be. Used lotus exige the lotus exige is legally allowed to travel on any of the uks highways and byways, but in reality, it is designed to dominate on the various racing circuits around the country. Lesser automakers choose these as marketing buzzwords, but to lotus, they are ideals upon which each handbuilt sportscar is conceived. What the motoring press said about the lotus exige s2 the exige is one of those cars that, once youve seen it, you just have to drive in terms of sheer crosscountry speed, the exige has no peer evo magazine, 2004. Lotus exige coupe from 2004 specs, dimensions, facts. Let the fastworks torque ecu reflash take your exige to nearly 280 flywheel horsepower. Lotus evora gt430 sport is fastest roadgoing lotus yet. Lotus exige 260 s on track video of the supercharged lotus.