Lotus is currently going through a rough patch with some managerial problems and also the threat of being sold again hanging over their head. But they’re British. They know how to deal with crisis and emerge at the other end with the least damage suffered. Let’s take our mind off their problems by checking out their hottest car, the Exige S. Lotus just released a couple of new videos showing the car in great detail, and also in action at the Nurburgring. The Exige is also one of the best looking cars they’ve made in a long time.

Lotus Exige S Technical Specifications

• Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse, 3456 cm3, 2GR-FE engine, V6, 24 valve
• Max Power: 350 PS / 257.5 kW / 345 hp @ 7000 rpm
• Max Torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
• Transmission: EA60 6 speed transverse Sports Ratios manual gearbox with open differential
• 0-100 km/h: ~3.8 seconds
• 0-160 km/h: 7.9 seconds
• Maximum speed: ~274 km/h / ~170 mph
• Fuel tank capacit: 40 litres ( 8.8 gal [UK] )
• Dimensions
  • Wheelbase: 2370 mm
  • Track
    • front: 1453 mm
    • rear: 1499 mm
  • Overall length: 4052 mm
  • Overall width (door mirrors excluded): 1802 mm
  • Overall height – midladen (as per unladen with 2x 75 kg occupants): 1153 mm
  • Overhang
    • front: 880 mm (including splitter)
    • rear: 802 mm
  • Ramp Angle
    • front: 7.4 degrees
    • rear: 16.4 degrees
  • Target Vehicle mass – kerb: 1,080 kg