In his latest video Chris Harris goes to the home of Lotus to drive the new Exige S. This car reminds us that Lotus, despite its business problems, ambitious projects – and of course, Swiss Beatz, is still the best in the world when it comes to chassis and handling. The Exige S is an absolute charm to drive on the track, if you show it some talent. There’s also the usual dose of sideways action.
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
