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  • Lotus Has Revealed The Latest Limited Edition: The Exige 350! Check it out!

    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition And here it is. The last of the three Lotus 50th Celebration Editions. The Exige 350 Special Edition is sexy, agile and confident enough to be one of the leaders in the anniversary celebrations.

    Based on the most powerful Exige so far, the Sport 350, the Special Edition features numerous performance improvements and hi-tech additions. So, let’s see what is so special about this one, shall we?

    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition

    Let’s start with the drivetrain system. Starting off where the stock models showcased their full potential, the Special Edition benefits from a total of 345hp (257kW) via improved and revised 3.5-liter V6 power unit. Also, there are some sweet weight reductions that altogether contribute to super-fast sprints and increased agility: this beauty accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in mere 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 274km/h (170mph). Sweet.

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    In terms of weight reduction, the engineering team has included numerous exclusive components: there are new carbon-fiber sporty seats, lightweight forged wheels, improved lithium-ion battery, revised front access panel cover. And all this is topped with a choice of four new exterior colors and special Alcantara upholstery with contrast stitching.

    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition

    And in order to enhance the feeling of something unique and special, Lotus team decided to create only 50 of these bad boys. So, if you are interested in buying one, you’d better hurry up – the Evora 400 Hethel Edition and Elise 250 Special Edition models have already been sold, so this is your last chance to get a neat Lotus car.

    And don’t forget to send us a selfie with your new beauty!

    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition
    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition
    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition
    2017 Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition

    Source: Lotus  

  • Lotus Exige Sport 350: A Fairytale of Weight Reduction and Power Enhancement

    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Lotus has revealed Sport 350, the latest version of the class-leading and award-winning vehicle and apparently an incarnation of the well-known Exige model. Doing what it can do best, Lotus focused on performance, looks and capabilities. This sweetie combines two of Lotus’ best-known features: lightweight extruded aluminum chassis structure with muscular and aerodynamic and efficient body.

    Furthermore, Lotus’ “Lightweight Laboratory” managed to reduce the weight that is now only 1125 kg. This improvement drastically enhances stability, drivability and pleasure of driving. And along with the weight reduction, engineers geared louvered tailgate panel, lighter battery, lightweight engine mounts, lightweight centre console and lighter HVAC pipework.

    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350

    Under the hood there is a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 monster that generates a total of 345 hp (356kW) and 295lb ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. It is paired to a redesigned gearbox that has undergone through a series of heavy improvements and now offers smoother and quicker shifts. Also, the revised suspension and special wheel geometry contribute to vehicle’s superior performance stats: Exige Sport 350 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (60mph) in only 3,7 seconds and has a top speed of 274km/h (170mph).

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    In fact, the vehicle is also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission with forged aluminum paddle shifters. It offers manual or fully automatic gear shifts with a special control panel that comes with buttons for Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive. Despite the fact it is technically advanced and smooth, the optional automatic gearbox has a slightly lower performance stats: equipped with the automatic gearbox, the vehicle goes from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 3,8 seconds.

    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350

    There are also new trip packs that offer heritage theme to the cabin with lightweight sports seats and door panels in red or yellow. Other optional extras for the Sport 350 are lightweight forged alloy wheels, cross drilled and vented two-piece brake disks, black or yellow painted four-piston callipers, air conditioning, in-car entertainment system.

    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350

    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350 is scheduled to go on sale in February 2016.

    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350
    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350
    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350
    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350
    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350
    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350
    2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350

    Source: Lotus