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Manufacturer Technical Specifications
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General
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Country Of Origin
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England
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Year Of Introduction
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2010 | |
Base Price When New
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Miles Per Gallon
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Body Type
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Curb Weight
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Powertrain Layout
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Engine
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Configuration
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Displacement
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Power
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Torque
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170 lbft / 230 Nm /23.5 kgm at 5,500 rpm
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BHP / Liter
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BHP / Weight
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Redline
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Performance
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Top Speed
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145 mph | |
0 - 62 mph
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4.77 second
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0 - 100 mph
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0 - 250 mile
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N.A
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Skidpad
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Braking, 62-0 mph
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N.A
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Slalom Speed
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N.A
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Sponsors
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Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200
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Manufacturer Press Release |
PRESS RELEASE:
The New Lotus Exige S - 2010 Model Year
The 79th International Geneva Motor Show sees the introduction of the exciting
new 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S with a newly
designed front end, a new rear wing and impressive emissions of just 199 g/km
CO2.
The Lotus Exige is a renowned high performance coupe that has a well earned
reputation of choice for drivers who demand uncompromised performance, both on
the road and on the track.Lotus has always pursued efficiency and fuel economy
and for the 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S, Lotus has reduced the emissions to
only 199 g/km CO2 and increased the fuel economy to an impressive 8.5 litres/100
km on the Official European Combined Cycle and a frugal 6.5 litres/100 km on the
Official European Extra Urban Cycle.
The 2010 Model Year also sees the introduction of a few key changes to the Exige
to enhance the look and improve aerodynamic performance. A restyled front end
and new larger, rear wing that not only reduces drag, but also gives a more
muscular stance enhancing the lightweight shrink-wrapped look of the whole car.
The composite rear wing is based on the design from the Exige GT3 road car
concept shown at the Geneva Motorshow in 2007. Compared to the 2009 Model Year
Exige tailgate mounted wing it is 181 mm wider and mounted 46 mm higher and 61
mm further back. It is attached to the rear bodyshell clam via rear end plates
which not only increases the stiffness of the whole structure
but also ensures that as much of the airflow as possible passes over the rear
wing. This careful airflow management increases stability, reduces drag and,
most importantly, maintains the impressive downforce figures of 42 kg at 160
km/h.
The restyled front end includes a larger, more angular air intake mouth to help
funnel more air through the radiator, to improve the efficiency of the engine
system. Ahead of the front wheels on either side of the main aperture, two
larger air intakes increase the airflow to the twin oil coolers. Horizontal
vanes bisect these oil cooler air-intakes to stabilise the airflow to further
increase the
cooling efficiency.
Since the Exige S2 was launched in 2004, the power has increased from 190 hp
through 220 hp to 240 hp in standard road form - more for the track centric
Exige Cup 260 - and the new larger air intakes improve engine cooling for these
current higher powered Exige variants.
Mounted below the three new air intakes is a new aerodynamic splitter for
the2010 Model Year Exige. Made from a lightweight composite, the splitter is
nowextended to wrap around the whole of the front end and chiseled side lips
areraised to deflect air around the tyres to reduce drag.
Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive of Group Lotus plc said, "Over the years,
theLotus Exige has developed a hardcore fan base around the world and
itspopularity has placed it as one of the legendary sportscars of the 21st
century.So far, over 5000 Exiges have been hand-built at our high-tech
manufacturingfacility making it a significant contributor to our global
production. The lightweight Exige has one of the highest specific power outputs
of any globallyemissions certified car and 133 hp per litre is a perfect
demonstration of ColinChapman's philosophy of performance through light weight
and of Lotus'relentless pursuit of efficiency. The same technology that makes a
lightweight car a high performer also makes it efficient - how many cars have
performance figures of 0 - 100 km/h in 4.77 secs but produce only 199 g/km CO2?"
Like all Lotus cars, the functional components of the car are also
beautifullydesigned as Russell Carr, Chief of Lotus Design, explains, "For 2010
we havetaken the already visually extreme Exige and given it even more visual
drama.The changes we have integrated into the front and rear of the Exige signal
aneven clearer and purposeful intent. The purposeful rear wing is race inspired,
the new angular air intakes and full width splitter gives a more hard-edged and
aggressive look. Overall, the Exige appears more planted and gives the illusion
that both the front and rear of the car are wider than they really are without
losing its agile and lithe character."
Roger Becker, Director of Vehicle Engineering said, "The changes we havemade to
the Exige for 2010 Model Year are quite subtle when taken individually, but
taken as a complete package they make significant improvements to aerodynamics
and the overall look of the car. The Exige is a classic fit-for-purpose
performance machine, the design tweaks we have made have reduced the drag,
cleaned up the airflow around the front and rear of the car, whilst retaining
the impressive balanced downforce figures, to give an exciting high performance
drive."
The specification of the highly successful 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260,
unveiled at the Paris Motorshow in 2008 remains unchanged.
The 2010 Exige in more detail:
Driver and passenger airbags are standard on all models while an on-board
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System is standard in the USA. The instrument pack in
the Exige contains much more than just a pair ofstylishly back-lit dials. It
also features a high-definition LCD message panel that can display a scrolling
text message with vehicle systems information. The instrument pack always
displays the fuel gauge, engine temperature and odometer, however you can select
to display the time, trip distance or a digital read-out of your speed in the
opposite calibration to that of your speedometer dial - if your dial is in mph,
the readout is in km/h.
Warning symbols are 'secret until lit', keeping the instrumentation free from
visual clutter and distraction until necessary. Gearchange 'shift' lights
similarly remain hidden until required. There are three shift up warning lights,
cumulatively lighting when the driver is getting closer to the rev limiter and
when all three are illuminated, they flash to indicate that you should have
changed up a gear by now!
A "key" issue
The Exige has a "Thatcham approved" alarm/immobiliser system and the ignition
key incorporates the controls for the alarm/immobiliser and central locking
functions. This key features three buttons, the one which locks the doors and
sets the alarm/immobiliser is stylishly crowned with the famous Lotus roundel.
The second button unlocks the doors and de-actives the alarm/immobiliser, and
the final button is a panic alarm button.
The contents of the Touring pack, for the Exige S includes:
* Full leather or Microfibre suede-effect interior
* Leather trimmed centre console
* Leather handbrake gaiter
* Sound system iPod* connection
* Full carpets, with embroidered logo
* Auxiliary driving lights (in markets where legally allowed)
* Sound insulation kit
* Cup holder
The Exige S Sport pack includes:
* Bilstein sports dampers
* Traction control
* Adjustable front anti-roll bar
* T45 roll bar, with integrated harness mounts
The Exige S Performance Pack - more punch, more ability for Exige S:
* 308 mm front cross-drilled and vented discs with AP Racing four piston
callipers
* Uprated front and rear brake pads
* Full length upsized roof scoop
* Variable slip traction control
* Uprated clutch plate and cover
* Uprated vehicle performance through enhanced power and torque delivery
* Launch control
With the Exige performance pack, the power is raised to 240 PS / 179 kW
(minimum) at 8000 rpm courtesy of a Magnuson/Eaton M62 supercharger, new faster
flowing injectors and higher torque clutch system and an upsized roof scoop to
feed more air to the supercharger intercooler system.
This hike in power, together with an increase in torque to 170 lbft / 230 Nm
/23.5 kgm at 5,500 rpm from the standard 158.6 lbft / 215 Nm / 22 kgm at
5500rpm, helps whisk the Performance Pack Exige S from zero to 60mph in 4.5 secs
and 0-100km/h in 4.77 secs, and on to 100mph in 11.97 secs. Top speed rises to
145 mph. The power and torque of the 240 PS engine is increased across the rev
range giving even more flexibility. Despite these high levels of performance the
fuel economy is impressive with a new combined figure of 8.5 litres / 100 km and
199 g/km CO2 - reduced from 9.1 litres / 100 km (combined) and 216 g/km CO2 for
the 2009 Model Year Exige. Continuous engineering improvements over the last
year including careful whole vehicle optimisation has enabled this sportscar to
be even better for fuel economy and emissions.
Of course the increased power and straight-line performance are only a couple of
elements of the Performance Pack option. The clutch is uprated and a clutch
damper fitted; there are thicker, 308mm diameter cross-drilled and vented discs
at the front clamped by AP Racing four-piston callipers; the standard brake pads
are replaced by uprated pads.
Keen to pass on lessons learned on the track with the Exige GT3 racing programme,
Lotus Sport has contributed another important track specific technology to the
Performance Pack - launch control combined with variable traction control.
From the driver's seat the track orientated launch control allows you to
determine the engine revs you wish to use during a standing start on the track.
Having programmed that limit, it will not be exceeded when you then hold down
the throttle and sidestep the clutch at departure from the line. The clutch
damper cushions the severity of the clutch / transmission engagement to minimise
the stresses to the drivetrain (noting that continuous abusive standing start
applications will destroy the drivetrain components). The launch control also
keeps wheelspin at bay until 6 mph, after which the traction control assumes its
duties.
As with launch control, you can dial in the amount of traction control you
require from the driver's seats, altering it on the move to suit driving style
and the characteristics of particular corners. The amount of traction control
can be varied in over 30 increments from an optimum 7 percent tyre slip to
completely off. The message display in the new instrument pack displays what
degree of traction control you have currently dialled in. The beauty of all the
packs is that they can be combined so a customer can have the additional
interior and exterior equipment from the Touring pack with the sport focussed
equipment from the Sport pack.
Air conditioning, Lotus traction control and limited slip differential are
available as stand-alone options. Customers wanting to add further finishing
touches to their Exige - such as specifying adjustable dampers and forged wheels
can do so by ordering from an extensive range of accessories.
Colours
The Premium Colour Range has been designed to further enhance the choice for
customers to individualise their cars. Most of the paints in this range require
a more sophisticated application process and are from our paint supplier's
premium range. The paint colours in this range have been individually priced,
and it is Lotus' intention to extend and change this range at periodic
intervals.
The 2010 Model Year Exige S will enter the EU markets in May 2009.
Exige S:
* 199 g/km CO2
* 8.5 litres/100 km (33.2 mpg) Combined Cycle
* 11.9 litres/100 km (23.7 mpg) Urban Cycle
* 6.5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg) Extra Urban Cycle
* iPod is a trademark of Apple inc registered in the USA and other countries
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