Exige S V6 (2012–2015), Exige S V6 Roadster (2013–2016) At the
Frankfurt 2011 motor show, the 2012 version of the Exige S was announced. It features a supercharged 3.5 litre V6 engine (from the
Evora S) rated at . In 2013, a roadster version was introduced with only minor changes to the design for the removable top. The engine and performance were virtually unchanged from the coupe.
Specifications •
Powerplant:
Toyota 2GR-FE Supercharged non-intercooled
V6 engine •
Max. power: at 7,000 rpm •
Max. torque: at 4,500 rpm. •
Gearbox: 6-speed
Toyota EA60 manual transmission;
automatic transmission available as an option. •
Weight: . •
Acceleration: 0– in 3.8 seconds; 3.9 seconds for automatic version. •
Top speed: •
Tyres:
Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres included as standard with optional £800 Pirelli Trofeo R tyres. To accommodate the V6 engine, the new model is approximately longer and wider (exterior bodywise) than the model with the
inline-four engine, The vehicles were unveiled at the 2013
Autosport International motor show. •
Engine: 3.5 litre Toyota DOHC
V6 VVT-i, 24-valve, equipped with Harrop HTV 1320 supercharger producing and of torque at 7,000 rpm. •
Transmission: 6-speed Toyota EA60 close ratio manual transmission, Sequential gearbox with paddle shift (optional). •
Layout: Mid mounted, transverse, rear wheel drive. •
Weight: . •
Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds. •
Top speed: . •
Suspension:
Double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars (front and rear). •
Brakes:
AP Racing four-piston callipers (front and rear) with ventilated and cross drilled 2 piece discs. •
Tyres:
Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres included as standard
Exige V6 Cup R The Lotus Exige V6 Cup R has the following specifications according to Lotus: •
Engine: 3.5 litre Toyota DOHC
V6 VVT-i, 24-valve, equipped with Harrop HTV 1320 supercharger producing and of torque at 7,200 rpm. •
Transmission: 6-speed Toyota EA60 close ratio manual transmission, Sequential gearbox with paddle shift (optional). •
Layout: Mid mounted, transverse, rear wheel drive. •
Weight: (dry weight). •
Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds. •
Top speed: . •
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars (front and rear). •
Brakes:
AP Racing four-piston callipers (front and rear) with ventilated and cross drilled 2 piece discs. •
Tyres:
Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres included as standard
Lotus Exige S LF1 Limited Edition (2014–2015) The Exige LF1 was launched at the 2014
Canary Wharf MotorExpo. It celebrates the company’s Formula One heritage. A total of 81 cars were made, each one corresponding to a Formula One victory over the course of the 40 year history Lotus has in the sport. In their official press release Lotus announced "The Lotus Exige LF1 brings to life the iconic black and gold livery of the 1970s and 1980s." Finished in Motorsport Black with red and gold tri-stripes, painted red detailing to the rear wing, front splitter and mirror plinths. Sport seats in ebony leather with black technical fabric Inserts and gold contrast stitching and piping. Gold embroidered Lotus roundel to the headrest and Lotus F1 Team logo to the seat back. Exclusive carbon fibre 'Lotus Performance' engine plate. Black and gold Lotus nose badge and wheel centres. Every car has an individually numbered carbon fibre build plate showing the details of the victory number the which it represents. Car #1 commemorating Lotus’ first Formula one victory at Monaco in 1960 to car #81 marking Kimi Räikkönen’s win in Australia in 2013. 'Race Pack' is standard with four mode Lotus dynamic performance management system (DPM), launch control, exhaust bypass valve override switch and optimised suspension. 'Premium Pack' is also standard on the LF1 which adds features such as air conditioning. 'Convenience Pack' is optional with trinket tray divider, USB connection and cup holder. Other options available are heated seats and rear parking sensors. Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales stated "Lotus’ DNA is borne of the Formula one arena and with 65 years of motorsport racing experience, 40 of those in F1 it’s fitting we celebrate our sporting origins and our race successes with the new Exige LF1. 81 limited edition cars, each one an acknowledgement to each of Lotus’ 81 Grand Prix wins, this car is intended for the truest of Lotus’ racing fans."
Lotus Exige 360 Cup (2015–present) Limited to 50 examples, Lotus Exige 360 Cup was revealed on 14 August 2015. The car is powered by a 3.5-liter supercharged Toyota
V6 delivering . On the outside, these Exiges wear new lightweight pieces for the front access panel and louvered rear tailgate. The rest of the body uses the V6 Cup's aero package that produces 93 pounds of downforce at 100 mph. Improved brake discs are hidden behind Motorsport Red wheels, and each car comes with a numbered build plate. They're eligible to race in the Lotus Cup series, and for those really wanting to hit the track, the options include adjustable anti-roll bars, Öhlins dampers, a fire extinguisher, electrical cut-off, FIA carbon seats, air conditioning, and a removable steering wheel.
Specifications The Exige 360 Cup has the following specifications as stated by Lotus: •
Engine: 3.5 litre Toyota DOHC
V6 VVT-i, 24-valve, equipped with Harrop HTV 1320 supercharger producing and of torque at 7,000 rpm. •
Transmission: 6-speed Toyota EA60 close ratio manual transmission, Sequential gearbox with paddle shift (optional). •
Layout: Mid mounted, transverse, rear wheel drive. •
Weight: (dry weight). •
Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds. •
Top speed: . •
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars (front and rear). •
Brakes:
AP Racing four-piston callipers (front and rear) with ventilated and cross drilled 2 piece discs. •
Power to weight ratio: 307 hp/tonne (311 PS/1000 kg).
Lotus Exige Sport 350 (2015–2019), Sport 350 Roadster (2016–2019) Revealed on 9 December 2015, the Lotus Exige Sport 350 is the replacement for the Exige S and the ultimate incarnation Lotus’ mid-engined V6 coupe. It is lighter and faster than the Exige S and is the next step on Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales' ladder to recovery for the British sports car maker. The Toyota 3.5-litre supercharged V6 underneath is unchanged, though. It still produces at 7,000rpm and at 4,500rpm. However, Lotus has been through the Exige S, stripping weight wherever possible, tweaking the chassis and generally fettling the entire package. The initial plan had been to fit the Evora’s 400 bhp engine to the Exige, but in doing so it would have meant the engineers could not get the car below the 1,200 kg target weight set by Gales. And its weight loss that has been the key focus, with 51 kg taken out of the car reducing the kerb weight to 1,125 kg. The manual gearbox has been heavily revised, giving more precise and quicker shifting. The gearshift mechanism uses light weight machined and cast aluminium components which are so technically aesthetically appealing they are no longer hidden within the transmission tunnel but exposed through an open-gate design, further reducing weight. The Roadster variant is revealed in 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Like the coupé, the car features a carbon fibre tailgate and side intakes, and there’s also a lightweight battery and engine mounts.
Lotus Exige Type 25 Limited Edition (2016–2021) The Lotus Exige Type 25 is a limited edition of 25 units, 10 of which were right hand drive, paying tribute to Colin Chapman's legendary single-seater
Lotus 25, driven by
Jim Clark in 1963. Born from the collaboration between the Lotus factory and Road Racing Center, this exclusive version was only distributed in Europe for the best lotus EU customers. Often referred to as the "GT3 Touring of Exiges," it features all the body elements of the Cup and 380 Carbon Edition versions while retaining the original rear wing for a more understated look. Based on the second-generation Exige V6, it was one of the first to be delivered with the renowned open-gated gearbox. The Type 25, under the covers, is an Exige 430 Cup - the most extreme of all Exiges produced. The Lotus Exige Type 25 is easily recognisable by a numbered plaque located in front of the passenger seat. It also incorporates aerodynamic carbon elements from the Cup versions, particularly the side skirts, front spoiler, mirrors, and rear bumper. All units are equipped with nearly every factory option, but what truly sets them apart is a unique special livery for each model. Unlike many other Lotus Exige V6s, all body elements, including the roof, are painted. A Lotus Exclusive decal kit has been added to distinguish each model.The Type 25 would later inspire the creation of the Exige Type 49 and Type 79, based on the 430 version.
Lotus Exige Sport 380 (2016–2021) The Lotus Exige Sport 380 is a track focused and more powerful version of the Lotus Exige lineup. It was unveiled on 23 November 2016. Lotus' CEO, Jean-Marc Gales describes it as, "The Exige Sport 380 is so good, that it is no longer the best in class, it’s now in a class of its own", and it fulfils this statement by taking on some of the powerful and expensive super cars both on the track and the streets. The 3.5-litre, super-charged
V6 engine is now uprated and produces and of torque with a 6500 rpm red line achieved by revised supercharger and ECU. It can accelerate from 0 to in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of . The interior is also stripped out and features necessary driver aids. The Exige Sport 380 weighs , thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre on the exterior as well as the interior, the application of
polycarbonate windows instead of traditional glass windows and a newly designed rear transom panel which features two rear lights instead of four.
Lotus Exige Cup 380 (2016–present) The Lotus Exige Cup 380 is a more hardcore variant of the Exige Sport 380. Performance of the car remains the same as the Sport 380 but it features more aero components and a larger rear wing to produce more downforce at high speeds. The Exige Cup 380 generates of downforce at its maximum speed of ; the top speed is reduced due to excess downforce and more drag. It features a more stripped out interior in order to save weight and other light weight carbon fibre components, Lotus states a lowest possible dry weight of only .
Lotus Exige Cup 430 (2017–present) On 9 November 2017, Lotus unveiled the most powerful version of the Exige to date called the Exige Cup 430, producing and using the Evora GT430's powertrain, modified to fit in the smaller Exige. The car body can produce of downforce. The Cup 430 is lighter than the Sport 380 due to the use of carbon fibre in body panels and interior and a titanium exhaust. The gearbox allows quicker gearshifts than the previous model. The Cup 430 is not offered with an automatic gearbox.
Specifications The Exige Cup 430 has the following specifications according to Lotus: •
Engine: 3.5 litre Toyota DOHC
V6 VVT-i, 24-valve, equipped with an Edelbrock supercharger and a charge cooler producing at 7,000 rpm and of torque at 4,000 rpm. •
Transmission: 6-speed Toyota EA60 close ratio manual transmission with gearbox cooler coupled to Lotus developed aluminium precision shift mechanism. •
Layout: Mid mounted, transverse, rear wheel drive. •
Weight: (lowest possible dry weight, after the removal of optional airbags). •
Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds. •
Top speed: . •
Suspension: Double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars (front and rear). •
Brakes:
AP Racing four-piston callipers (front and rear) with ventilated and cross drilled 2 piece discs. •
Tyres:
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (front 215/45 R17, rear 285/30 R18). •
Power to weight ratio: 407 hp/tonne (413 PS/1000 kg).
Lotus Exige Sport 410 (2018–2021) On 4 May 2018, Lotus unveiled Exige Sport 410 to augment the current Exige lineup. It will bridge the gap between the track-focused Exige Cup 430 and road-biased Exige Sport 350. It shares much of its running gear with former, however the settings have been dialled back to establish a suitable character for both road and track driving. Mid-mounted is the 430 Cup’s, supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine. However, it has been detuned to develop and of torque. Away from the oily bits, the Exige Sport 410 is fitted with a new front end, which will be applied across the Exige range. It features enlarged air intakes and new air curtains, which improve cooling efficiency and reduce drag respectively. Further aero-based addenda, including the front splitter, rear-wing and aluminium diffuser combine to generate 150 kg of downforce. True to Lotus form, little carbon fibre has been spared to build the Exige Sport 410, so it weighs-in as the lightest V6 Exige to date at 1,054 kg (dry). Keeping the mass in check is the same suspension setup from the 430 Cup, comprising three-way adjustable nitron dampers and Eibach anti-rolls bars, at both ends.
Lotus Exige Sport 390, Sport 420, Cup 430 Final Edition (2021) On 9 February 2021, Lotus unveiled three final editions line-up models of Exige on online platforms. Opening the line-up is the Exige Sport 390 Final Edition. Powering the model is a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine shared with the wider Exige range, tuned to develop and . The British brand claims a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 3.8 seconds, towards to a top speed of 276 km/h. The 'entry-level' Exige tips the scales in at 1138 kg – making it the heaviest (just) of the three model variants. This advanced aerodynamic package – comprising a splitter, diffuser, and spoiler– produces 70 kg of downforce at the rear and 45 kg up front, for a total of 115 kg at top speed. Two 17-inch front and two 18-inch rear 10-spoke forged alloy wheels hide in the wheel wells, wrapped in 205/45 front and 265/35 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. Sitting above the Sport 390 is the Exige Sport 420 Final Edition. It is the fastest vehicle in the line-up in a straight line, producing , and from its 3.5-litre supercharged V6, allowing it to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in a claimed 3.4 seconds, and reach a top speed of . Weighing , stopping power comes from AP Racing brakes, with forged four-piston callipers and two-piece J-Hook brake discs at all four corners. Adjustable Eibach anti-roll bars and three-way adjustable Nitron dampers are standard, as are 17-inch front and 18-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels wrapped in 215/45 front and 285/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber. Sitting atop the range is the Exige Cup 430 Final Edition, which produces and from its supercharged V6 engine, allowing for a claimed 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.3 seconds. This variant picks up carbon-fibre panels on the front splitter, front access panel, roof, diffuser surround, air-intake side pods, one-piece tailgate, and rear wing – good for 171 kg of downforce at its top speed of . The light weight parts drop the curb weight to . The Exige Sport 420's suspension, tyre and brake packages carry over to the top-spec car, though the Cup 430 gains diamond-cut 17-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels, a high-flow titanium sports exhaust, and a multi-mode traction control system. The Lotus Emira was launched on 6 July 2021 and went on sale in March 2022. It replaced the Evora, Exige and Elise. ==Racing==