The Lotus Exige S 240 and 260
The Exige S 240 and 260 are real sports cars that redefine the term, “extreme performance”.
For their engine size, the Exige S 240 and 260 are two of the most powerful production cars in the world. The Exige is not just a track day enthusiasts’ car, but a sublime sports car that’s equally at home on the backroads, motorways and autobahns as it is on city streets and race tracks.
From pure racing heritage to cutting edge technology and world-leading ride and handling, Lotus’ Exige models are in a league of their own. Lotus’ Exige models are instruments of pure driving bliss.
With unrivaled handling, the new Exige S 240 sprints to 60 MPH in a blistering 4.1 seconds and sails past 100 MPH in just 10 seconds – while also delivering excellent fuel economy of 26 mpg highway.
The roof integrated air inlet scoop directs more air to the intercooler and enhanced front brakes increase braking performance. Other improvements, including variable traction and launch control, allow the Exige S 240 to cater to the individual driving style of its owner.
The Exige S 240 is an ultimate sports car that fits like a racing glove.
CHASSIS
· Lotus Designed Lightweight Structure of Epoxy Bonded Aluminum Extrusions
· Integral Steel Seatbelt Support Structure and Lightweight Steel Rear Sub-Frame
EXTERIOR
For their engine size, the Exige S 240 and 260 are two of the most powerful production cars in the world. The Exige is not just a track day enthusiasts’ car, but a sublime sports car that’s equally at home on the backroads, motorways and autobahns as it is on city streets and race tracks.
From pure racing heritage to cutting edge technology and world-leading ride and handling, Lotus’ Exige models are in a league of their own. Lotus’ Exige models are instruments of pure driving bliss.
With unrivaled handling, the new Exige S 240 sprints to 60 MPH in a blistering 4.1 seconds and sails past 100 MPH in just 10 seconds – while also delivering excellent fuel economy of 26 mpg highway.
The roof integrated air inlet scoop directs more air to the intercooler and enhanced front brakes increase braking performance. Other improvements, including variable traction and launch control, allow the Exige S 240 to cater to the individual driving style of its owner.
The Exige S 240 is an ultimate sports car that fits like a racing glove.
CHASSIS
· Lotus Designed Lightweight Structure of Epoxy Bonded Aluminum Extrusions
· Integral Steel Seatbelt Support Structure and Lightweight Steel Rear Sub-Frame
EXTERIOR
· Composite Fiberglass Body
· LED Taillights with Integral Reflectors
· Daytime Running Lights
· Rear Diffuser
· Aerodynamic Bodywork for Increased Downforce Includes:
Front Splitter, Sculpted Roof, Rear Wing, Diffuser and Side Air Intakes
· Body-Color Front Splitter, Side Scoops, and Rear Wing
· Black Mesh Front Brake Ducts, Radiator Outlet and Engine Bay Outlets
· Solid Paint - Ardent Red or British Racing Green
SUSPENSION
· Fully Independent Suspension with Unequal Length Wishbones
· Bilstein Mono-Tube Gas Damper, Eibach Coaxial Coil Spring
· Front Anti-Sway Bar
· 7 Twin-Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels in Matte Black
· Front Wheels/6J x 16 - 195/50R16
· Rear Wheels/7.5J x 17 - 225/45R17
· Yokohama Advan Neova A048 LTS Ultra Performance Tires
· 4-Wheel Ventilated/Cross-Dilled Disc Brakes
· Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo Calipers with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
INTERIOR
· Sport Seats - Black Cloth with ProBax™ Anatomical Padding
· Air Conditioning, Starter Button, Tinted Glass and Carpet Foot Mats
· Airbags - Driver and Passenger (Passenger Airbag Cannot Be Deactivated)
· Factory Anti-Theft Alarm System with Engine Immobilizer and Remote Locking
· Aluminum Trim - Gear Knob and Handbrake Sleeve
· Interior Tailgate Release
· Leather-Trimmed Momo Steering Wheel
· Alpine 4-Speaker Stereo with In-Dash CD Player
· Intermittent Windshield Wiper
ENGINE
· 240 Horsepower Supercharged 1.8 Liter, Mid-Mounted 4-Cylinder with DOHC and VVTL-I (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Intelligence)
· Capacity: 1.8 L
· Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm/85.0 mm
· Maximum Power: 240 hp @8000 rpm
· Maximum Torque: 170 lb ft @5500 rpm
· Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
· Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 US Gallons
TRANSMISSION
· 6-Speed Close Ratio with Uprated Clutch Plate and Cover
PERFORMANCE
· 0-60 mph 4.0 sec
· 0-100 mph 10 sec
· Top Speed 150 mph
· Fuel Consumption 20 City / 26 Highway
· Curb Weight 2077 lbs
Credit to lotoscars.com
I saw this car parked in downtown Saint-Bruno, Qc today, it was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen, it's small, low to the ground, it looks like I would hurt my back getting into and out of the car, but man, I bet it's the sweetest thing to drive on a small winding country road.
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