Lotus Exige Exige III S Roadster

Lotus - Exige III S Roadster

Details-
BrandLotus
ModelExige
GenerationExige III S Roadster
ModificationSport 410 3.5 V6 (416 Hp)
Start Of Production2018

Performance

The Lotus Exige is a high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and handling. It can go from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 241 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph3.4 sec
Max Speed241 km/h 149.75 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph3.3 sec

Body & Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is a lightweight, high-performance sports car with a sleek cabriolet design. It features a 2-seat, 2-door configuration with a compact length and width. Its wheelbase is relatively short, making it agile and responsive on the road.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCabriolet
Seats2
Doors2
Length4090 mm 161.02 in.
Width1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height1130 mm 44.49 in.
Wheelbase2580 mm 101.57 in.
Front Track1570 mm 61.81 in.
Rear Track1580 mm 62.2 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Exige boasts a powerful engine and agile handling, making it a thrilling drive. However, its fuel consumption is relatively high, and its emissions are somewhat polluting.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg 18.96 UK mpg 6.71 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg 26.65 UK mpg 9.43 km/l
Co2 Emissions240 g/km
Fuel Consumption At Low Speed Wltp16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg 16.81 UK mpg 5.95 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Medium Speed Wltp9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg 28.53 UK mpg 10.1 km/l
Fuel Consumption At High Speed Wltp8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Very High Speed Wltp9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l
Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg 27.69 UK mpg 9.8 km/l
Co2 Emissions Wltp230 g/km

Engine & Transmission

The Lotus Exige is a high-performance sports car powered by a 3.4-liter V6 engine that produces 416 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. It features a rear-wheel drive layout and a 6-speed manual transmission. The car's suspension system consists of double wishbones at both the front and rear. With a supercharger and intercooler, this car is designed for speed and agility.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power416 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power Per Litre120.4 Hp/l
Torque420 Nm @ 3000-7000 rpm. 309.78 lb.-ft. @ 3000-7000 rpm.
Engine LayoutMiddle, Transverse
Engine Displacement3456 cm3 210.9 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Engine AspirationSupercharger, Intercooler
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox6 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone

Brakes

The Lotus Exige is a high-performance sports car with ventilated discs on both the front and rear brakes, assisted by an Anti-lock braking system. It features a steering rack and pinion system and comes with 17-inch and 18-inch wheel rims, with tire sizes of 215/45 R17 and 285/30 R18.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Tires Size215/45 R17; 285/30 R18
Wheel Rims Size17; 18

Weight & Capacity

The Lotus Exige is a lightweight and powerful sports car with a kerb weight of 1054 kg and a weight-to-power ratio of 2.5 kg/Hp. It has a minimum trunk boot space of 160 l and a weight-to-torque ratio of 2.5 kg/Nm.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio2.5 kg/Hp, 394.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio2.5 kg/Nm, 398.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1054 kg 2323.67 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum160 l 5.65 cu. ft.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Lotus - Exige III S Roadster

The length of the Lotus Exige is 4090 mm (161.02 in.).

The Lotus Exige has 2 seats.

The wheelbase of the Lotus Exige is 2580 mm (101.57 in.).

The Lotus Exige can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.

The top speed of the Lotus Exige is 241 km/h or 149.75 mph.

The Lotus Exige can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

The combined fuel consumption is 10.6 l/100 km.

The combined CO2 emissions are 240 g/km.

While it offers good handling, its fuel consumption may not be ideal for frequent city commutes.

416 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Rear wheel drive.

6-speed manual transmission.

The Lotus Exige has ventilated discs on both the front and rear brakes.

The Lotus Exige has a steering rack and pinion system.

The Lotus Exige comes with 215/45 R17 and 285/30 R18 tire sizes.

The top speed of the Lotus Exige is around 170 mph.

While it's possible to use the Lotus Exige as a daily driver, its stiff suspension and lack of amenities make it more suited for weekend drives and track days.

The Lotus Exige is powered by a supercharged V6 engine that produces around 350 horsepower.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Lotus Exige is 2.5 kg/Hp, which is impressive for a sports car.

The minimum trunk boot space of the Lotus Exige is 160 l, which is relatively small for a sports car.

The weight-to-torque ratio of the Lotus Exige is 2.5 kg/Nm, which indicates the car's impressive power-to-weight ratio.