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Lotus Exige Pictures and Specifications

Chris — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:45:09 +0000

2005 Lotus Exige S Pictures

2000 Lotus Exige Pictures

The Exige is a road car truly meant for the track. This bare bones version of the Elise, was designed for ultimate performance.

Lotus Exige Specifications

Performance		Engine and Drivetrain
0-30: N/A 0-60: 4.9 seconds 0-100: 13.2 seconds 0-1/4 mile: N/A Top Speed: 147 MPH Skidpad: N/A Slalom: N/A 0-100MPH-0: N/A Breaking 70MPH-0: 148 ft Breaking 100MPH-0: N/A		Inline-4 Horsepower: 189 @ 7800 RPM Torque: 133 lbs. @ 6800 RPM Layout: Mid Engine/RWD Displacement: 1796 cc Redline: 8500 RPM Transmission: 6 Speed manual
Dimensions		Miscellaneous
Weight: 1925 lbs. Length: N/A Width: N/A Height: N/A Front Brakes: N/A Rear Brakes: N/A Front Wheels/Tires: N/A Rear Wheels/Tires: N/A		Price: $50,000 EPA City/Highway: N/A

Lotus Exige S Pictures and Specifications

Chris — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:32:20 +0000

The Lotus Exige S gets 218 HP out of its 1.8 liter inline-4. Its 121.4 bhp per liter makes it one of the most powerful production cars in the world for its engine size. That much power in a car that only weighs 2057 lbs. results in a 0-60MPH time of 4.1 seconds with 100 MPH coming at 9.98 seconds. Top speed is estimated to be 148 MPH. Lotus believes that there is no car on sale anywhere in the world that has such good performance combined with such good fuel economy.

The heart of the Lotus Exige S is a Roots-type supercharger and air to air intercooler attached to the tried and tested 4-cylinder, 1.8 liter 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine. Using a development of the supercharger and intercooler package developed first for the already legendary Lotus Sport Exige 240R, the Exige S has peak power of 218 bhp at 7,800 rpm, 158.6 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm (but 80% is produced at just over 2000 rpm). Maximum engine speed is 8,000 rpm (8,500 rpm transient for up to 2 seconds). 218 bhp is the figure that has been achieved by Lotus Engineers whilst retaining full vehicle type approval for the markets in which it is sold. Unfortunately Lotus does plan to bring it to the U.S.

Video: Lotus Exige vs Ford Mustang on Top Gear

Chris — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:26:46 +0000

Video: Lotus Evora on Top Gear

Chris — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:18:03 +0000

2015 Lotus Eterne Concept – Hybrid Performance from a sedan.

Chris — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:49:44 +0000

Lotus enters the high performance sedan world with the Eterne concept. Under the hood is the same 620hp 5.0 liter V8 that powers the Esprit and Elite concepts. The optional KERS hybrid system is also available with power going to either the rear or all 4 wheels. 0-60mph will be some where around 4 seconds with a top speed of 196mph.

The Eterne is expected to go into production in 2015 at a price of $190,000.

2015 Lotus Elise Concept – The Elise is Dead

Chris — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:59:16 +0000

I'm all for Lotus' expansion into a full lineup of performance cars but I was hoping they would leave the formula for the Elise alone. Less weight and make it even lighter. Unfortunately not as the new Elise tips the scales at 2,409 pounds. Not heavy by any means, but 400 pounds heavier than the outgoing model. In a time when every one seems to be going lighter, why is Lotus of all companies, doing the opposite.

Things aren't all bad though as the new Elise will feature a 320hp turbocharged inline-4 mated to a traditional 6 speed manual (least they got that right!) with an optional and appropriately named paddle-shifted automatic. 0-60mph is expected to come in 4.3 seconds and the base price is set at $55,000. Less expensive (and hopefully lighter) versions will also be available.

2013 Lotus Esprit Concept – The Legend Returns

Chris — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:37:22 +0000

The Esprit will return in 2013 after a near 10 year hiatus since the last ones rolled off the line in 2004. This one will be a lot different though. Gone is the turbocharged inline-4 and its replacement is a 620 horsepower 5.0 liter V8 borrowed from the Lexus IS-F. 0-60mph will come in under 3.5 seconds and top speed will come at 205mph.

The new Esprit will also offer an optional Kinetic Energy Recovery System that recovers heat energy generated during braking and allows the driver to use it for an extra boost at the push of a button. Not too far off from those video games that had your nitrous magically refill over time. I like it a lot.

Price will be around $175,000 when it goes on sale in the Spring of 2013.

2013 Lotus Elan Concept – 911 fighter?

Chris — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:10:27 +0000

One of 5 new concept from Lotus released at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Powered by a 450-horsepower supercharged 4.0-liter V6 engine and weighing in at 2,849 pounds, the Elan will launch from 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 193mph. A hybrid model is also planned.

Check out that awesome interior. Liberal use of carbon fiber and just the right amount of yellow accents makes this my favorite of all the new Lotuses.

Pricing is expected to be around $118,000 with an optional 2+2 option in the works.

2010 Lotus Elite Concept

Chris — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:33:39 +0000

A 3600 lb. Lotus??? As crazy as that sounds, it's the truth. The 2010 Elite Concept shows us the future of Lotus design and while its definitely aesthetically pleasing, I'm concerned about the added pounds. What's more, Lotus is also not giving the option of a traditional manual. Definitely a bit disappointing to hear from one of my favorite car companies.

Part of the hefty weight comes from the retractable hardtop, a first for Lotus. The good news is some of it also comes up from the 5.0 liter V8 sitting under the hood, making it the most powerful Lotus ever.

That 5.0 liter V8 is the same one found in the Lexus IS-F and packs a monstrous 611HP. Lotus claims the Elise will rocket from 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 195mph. 3600 lbs, doesn't seem so heavy anymore does it?

Of course near supercar performance comes at a near supercar price. The Elite is expected to go sale in 2014 with an approximate price of $180,000.

As long as Lotus continues producing lightweight roadsters like the Elise and Exige (with real manuals please!), I'm fine with a high performance GT being added to the lineup. Would you take this over the Ferrari California? I'm pretty sure I would.

Lotus Exige vs. Apache Helicopter

Chris — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:17:54 +0000