Tag: Lotus Exige Sport 350

  • Lotus Launches A Special Video In Honor of the 2016 Exige Sport 350 [VIDEO]

    We have told you about the new Lotus Exige Sport 350: this is the latest and greatest model of the class-leading and award-winning sports vehicle. It comes with more power, lower weight and improved capabilities.

    But it looks like Lotus team is still not satisfied with model’s advertisement appearance, so they decided to review one more time its latest creation in a special video. It demonstrates where improvements have been made and a glimpse of what is to be around such a machine in its moments of pure power demonstration.

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    The 3.5-liter supercharged V6 unit offers a total of 345hp (253kW) and torque of 295lb-ft of torque at 4,500rpm. This power output ensures progressive and focused power, while the improved suspension system and the new wheel geometry ensure incredible dynamics and stable performance. All these, along with many more features contribute to the 3.7 seconds 0 to 100km/h (62mph) sprint and the top speed of 274km/h (170mph)

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    The new Exige Sport 350 is here to show that Lotus engineers are capable of creating even better vehicle than the Elise Sport 220, which was considered as one of brand’s best models through its entire history. Staying true to the Lotus spirit, the new model shows not only passion in the making, but also passion for conquering new speed challenges.

    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.

    Source: Lotus