| Body: |
Unique
fixed head, lightweight glass fibre reinforced composite bodywork,
based on the Lotus Sport Elise.
Deeper
front air splitter and high level fixed rear wing facilitates
balanced aerodynamic downforce characteristics of 35 kg (front)
and 45 kg (rear) at 100 mph, increasing cornering grip and
high speed stability whilst retaining the same drag coefficient
as the standard Elise.
Cold
air intake integrated in the roof for engine bay forced cooling,
combines with tailgate central exit duct for hot air extraction.
New opening polycarbonate tailgate glass for baggage stowage
access and increased rear vision. |
| Chassis: |
Lotus
designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy
extrusions with integral steel rollover structure. |
| Suspension: |
Fully
independent front and rear double wishbone systems with co-axial
coil springs mounted on adjustable platforms to Koni monotube
racing dampers, adjustable link front stabihiser bar, extruded
Aluminium front and forged steel rear uprights. |
| Steering: |
Rack
and pinion steering.
Ratio:
15.8:1
2.8
handwheel turns lock to lock. |
| Brakes: |
Front
and rear 282mm diameter cast iron cross-drilled ventilated
discs. Non servo assisted pedal actuation, with front to rear
hydraulic system split. AP Racing opposed piston front calipers,
Brembo single piston sliding rear calipers with mechanical
cable operated parking brake system. |
| Wheels: |
Rimstock,
aluminium alloy Lotus Sport wheels.
Front-7Jx
16 inch
Rear
-8,5Jx17 inch |
| Tyres: |
New
unique Yokohama A039 tyres developed in conjunction with Lotus
to maximise grip and achieve Lotus ride and handling performance
criteria.
Front-
195/50ZR16
Rear
-225145ZR17 |
| Instrumentation: |
Electronic
Stack Instruments unit with analogue display comprising re-calibrated
Speedometer and Tachometer with multifunction LCD incorporating
fuel and temperature read out and seat belt warning. |
| Interior: |
2
Seats. Fore / aft adjustable drivers seat (passengers seat
fixed in rear most position.)
Electrical
service components and Engine Management Controller are assembled
to the rear bulkhead for accessibility but with theft/tamper
protection cover. |
| Lighting: |
6
inch dipped beam lamps, with aerodynamic clear perspex covers,
and low mounted main beam lamps filled as standard equipment. |
| Engine: |
4
cylinder in-line 1 .8 litre, transverse mid mounted, water
cooled with front mounted oil cooler. Double overhead camshafts
with mechanical tappets and electronic multi-point fuel injection
system. Lotus developed engine management controller.
Maximum
Power 177 bhp /1 79PS /132.5kW @ 7800rpm
Torque
171 Nm @ 5000rpm
|
| Transmission: |
5
speed transaxle driving rear wheels.
Close
ratio gears fitted as standard equipment.
Ratios:
First
- 2.923
Second
- 1.750
Third
- 1.307
Fourth
- 1.033
Fifth
- 0.848
Reverse
- 3.000
Final
drive - 4.200
|
| Performance: |
Maximum
speed - 136 mph (219 km/h)
0-60
mph
0-100km/h
0-
100 mph |
4.7
Sec
4.9
Sec
12.3
Sec |
|
| Dimensions: |
Wheel
base
Front
track
Rear
track
Overall
length
Overall
width
Overall
height
Ground
clearance
Fuel
tank capacity
Fuel
grade |
2300
mm
1454mm
1489
mm
3780
mm
1720
mm (excluding mirrors)
1175mm
(including integrated air intake scoop)
112/122
mm (front/rear when mid laden)
40
litres
95
RON minimum |
|
| Weight: |
Dry
weight
Unladen
weight
Weight
distribution |
724
Kg
780
Kg
41/59
(% front/rear) |
|
| Equipment: |
Standard
- META alarm system controller with immobihiser and key fob
operation. In Car Entertainment (ICE) fitting kit including
all wiring, roof mounted aerial and coaxial lead with ground
plane tin foil, integral bulkhead and speaker mounting panel.
Battery trickle charger wiring and socket. |
| Options: |
META
microwave alarm and siren with bonnet and boot switches. Alpine
speakers and grills. 4-point competition style belt harness
and cross car beam mounting structure. Competition style seats
with unique trim inserts and colours matched to door trim
panels and steering wheel. |
Lotus
Exige
