Lotus Exige S, 2012

 

 

 

•  Lotus Exige S, 2012

Raw performance, agility, unparalleled ride and handling and mind blowing drive experience, these attributes are what people have come to expect from Lotus. And we don't like to disappoint. After months of media speculation Group Lotus is proud to announce the latest addition to the family: the extraordinary new Lotus Exige S, the ultimate lightweight high performance sportscar.

Alongside the staggering power to weight ratio, the Lotus Exige S has a completely new exterior and interior look and feel. The dramatic styling overhaul sees a completely new look for the Exige including a new front splitter and rear spoiler giving it a strong and aerodynamic profile.

There are two new interior package options available: Premium and Premium Sport. The Premium Pack provides added comfort and style where as the Premium Sport option focuses on creating an internal space optimised for ultimate driver involvement.

Built for the adrenalin hungry sportscar aficionado, the Lotus Exige S features high performance bespoke tyre package with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres as standard. A Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch allows the driver to switch between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off.

And if three dynamic settings are not enough, an additional Race Pack option is available which adds a fourth driving mode setting: Race. This setting provides the maximum possible traction out of corners. The Race Pack also features Launch Control and an optimised suspension setting making the car perfect for letting rip on the track.

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
    Fuel tank capacit: 40 litres ( 8.8 gal [UK] )
    Dimensions
        Wheelbase: 2370 mm
        Track
            front: 1453 mm
            rear: 1499 mm
        Overall length: 4052 mm
        Overall width (door mirrors excluded): 1802 mm
        Overall height - midladen (as per unladen with 2x 75 kg occupants): 1153 mm
        Overhang
            front: 880 mm (including splitter)
            rear: 802 mm
        Ramp Angle
            front: 7.4 degrees
            rear: 16.4 degrees
        Target Vehicle mass - kerb: 1,080 kg

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LOTUS Elite Concept (2010)

So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what's to come from Lotus in the future. Look up elegant in the dictionary and you'll find variations on the following 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement.

The ground-breaking new Lotus Elite is exactly that. It's compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate. It's not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus' core values, it's a car of substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hard top version and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance.

Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus said: "There's no denying that the Lotus Elite is breathtakingly beautiful to look at but it's so much more than that, it's a car that over delivers in all other aspects as well. One could say it's a car of perfect contradictions, it's compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. It's a car that we are exceptionally proud of at Lotus and we truly believe that there is nothing else like it out there both in terms of styling and performance.

"Make no mistake, there's a definite market requirement for the Lotus Elite - it's the ultiimate sports car feel with comfort and space. There will always be those who believe that Lotus should stick to small sports cars but we didn't take the decision to design something like the Lotus Elite lightly, it's based on months of careful research and planning. It's worth noting this sector has been very successful for us in the past and now the Lotus Elite raises the benchmark higher still."

Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it's not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0l V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.5 to 3.7 seconds.

Lotus Elite Specification

= Layout: 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive
= Dimensions
. - Length: 4.60m
. - Width: 1.90m
. - Height: 1.32m
= Engine
. - Type: Petrol, hybrid optional
. - Hybrid technology: Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS
. - Cylinder: V8
. - Capacity: 5.0 litre
. - Power: 620 PS
. - Torque: 720 Nm
. - Rev limit: 8,500 rpm
= Performance
. - 0-100 km/h: 3.5 to 3.7 seconds
. - Top speed: 315 km/h
= CO2 Emissions: 215 g/km (using optional hybrid)
= Weight: 1,650 kg
= Seats: 2+2
= Transmission: Full Hybrid transmission
= Drive: RWD
= Start of production: Early 2014
= Enters the market: Spring 2014
= Price indication: ca. £115,000

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