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Lotus makes further step forward: the brand has named it Exige Sport 380

2017 Lotus Exige Race 380 Lotus team has just announced its latest project: Exige Race 380. Like the Exige lineup wasn’t race-oriented at all. However, this track-only machine will try to help Lotus team remain a leader in the hi-end sport segment and hopefully aid the brand to reach new heights of engineering precision and outstanding results.

This new guy, most obviously, is based on the Exige Sport 380 model and will feature some sweet race-oriented engineering solutions and of course, will demonstrate numerous new gadgets and technologies that are expected to make the whole vehicle dominating the racetrack. So, let’s check out in details what is going on here, shall we?

The Lotus Exige Race 380 and the love for speed and beauty

2017 Lotus Exige Race 380

Completely resembling everything we like about Lotus vehicles, the new Exige beauty is both an eye-candy and a track monster.

Geared with a trustworthy 3.5-liter supercharged V6 power unit, the car deals with a total of 375hp and 410Nm of torque. But we all know that high output itself is not enough to recognize a single vehicle as capable, don’t we? This massive power output is precisely controlled by an Xtrac 6-speed sequential gearbox, exclusive oil cooler, plate limited slip differential and neat carbon paddle shifters. Sweet.

2017 Lotus Exige Race 380

Further features include Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, AP Racing forged four-piston calipers and grooved two-piece brake disc that further control the acceleration and deceleration. Furthermore, there is a special suspension system that includes 2-way adjustable Öhlins dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars. Cool.

Definitely a sweet addition to the lineup, Exige Race 380 looks promising and definitely sexy. Stick with us for future details!

Source: Lotus

January 12, 2017

Elise 380: Lotus’s most agile sports car has a lot to demonstrate. Check it out!

2016 Lotus Exige 380 High in power, menacing in style, the new Lotus Exige 380 is by far the most aggressive in the Exige lineup. Many people would say that this is the same drivetrain system in different package. Nope. This is not the case with the latest Lotus family member.

What is special about this one is that it relies more on drivetrain system improvements, rather than electronics and utility gadgets. This means that it delivers a total 352hp per tonne power-to-weight ratio and will try to be one of the best supercars in the field of agility and manoeuvre. It is also one of the lightest in the whole Lotus range with its mere 1,066kg. Sounds good, right?

But do you know what sounds better? The engine roar. This is a mighty 3.5-liter V6 power unit that generates a total of 375hp (270kW) and 410Nm of torque. Exclusively tested and refined, this unit promises some unforgettable journeys and numerous adrenaline rush situations. We are sure about this one.

2016 Lotus Exige 380

The V6 is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox that is also exclusive for this particular model. It is especially designed to eliminate lateral movement and it is also super light, thanks to the aluminum components and parts. In fact, there is also an automatic six-speed transmission as an optional feature with aluminum paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. Lotus has taken care even for the most devoted lovers of motorsport activities!

In terms of styling, the vehicle is not only beautiful and stylish. As any other Lotus vehicle, the Exige 380 features especially shaped body that deals impeccably with aerodynamic challenges. It has undergone special procedure and extensive CFD modelling work and allows far more efficient air flow that predecessor models. Also, the numerous carbon-fiber components further enhance the agility and dynamics of the vehicle.

2016 Lotus Exige 380

Further features include Michelin Piliot Cup 2 tires, placed on ultra-lightweight alloy wheels that can be specified in black or silver. There are also AP Racing forged four-piston brake calipers and special grooved performance two-piece brake discs.

Of course, as you might have expected from Lotus, this is not all. The design crew also includes optional Carbon Exterior Pack that contains a one-piece carbon roof panel and neat carbon louvered tailgate. Being heavier than the original roof panel with a total of 2kgs, the carbon louvered tailgate saves exactly two additional kilos of weight, so you should not worry about weight gains.

2016 Lotus Exige 380

And the styling and convenience goodies? Exige Sport 380 can be specified in one of ten individual colors that altogether with the carbon-fiber components enhance the sporty and menacing stance. Also, for all of you who are still not satisfied, there is optional accent finishes can be specified.

The interior is enhanced by neat detailings, carbon-fiber components, including sporty seats, Alcantara wrapping and numerous optional and customizable features. There is, for example, Interior Color Pack that brings contrasting surrounds, HVAC surround, carbon seat eyelets and electric window bezels. Cool.

Source: Lotus

November 23, 2016

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 50^th 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.

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!

Source: Lotus

October 5, 2016

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)

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

December 18, 2015

2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster Adds More Summer Excitement

2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster will raise the spirits of this summer by its exceptional visual characteristics and new character. It stems from its coupé counterpart – the Exige S and keeps all of the race-bred sports car attributes.

With this convertible, Lotus is completing the Exige line-up and enhances the track focused collection by providing a new facet to the range. To be more precise this cabrio sportscar is powered by the same 3.5L V6 unit which we have seen in the coupé variants, however weighing in at 10kg less than the Exige S at 1166 kg.

The factory-fitted soft top vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.0 seconds, due to the capability of generating 345 hp (254 kW) at 7000 rpm and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at 4500 rpm. This basically means that the Roadster matches the coupé’s mechanical performance and in addition has the same price – £52 900.

As a matter of fact, Lotus Exige S Roadster will deliver the lucky driver the perfect “joy” ride. The model is also available with the full list of options and extras found in the coupe variant, but adds additional interior option of quilted leather seats and door trim details.

Lotus Exige S Roadster at a glance:

Max Power: 345 hp (254 kW) at 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 295 lb ft (400 Nm) at 4500 rpm
0 – 60 mph 3.8 seconds
0 – 100 km/h 4.0 seconds
Max Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Weight: 1166 kg

Lotus Exige S Roadster in details:

Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse 3.5 litre DOHC V6 VVTi, 24-valve equipped with Harrop HTV 1320 Supercharger
Transmission: 6 speed manual with sports ratios
Suspension: Fully independent double wishbone suspension with front and rear anti-roll bar; Bilstein high performance gas dampers and Eibach coaxial springs
Braking and Dynamic systems:
- AP-Racing four-piston callipers with ventilated and cross drilled cast-iron discs.
- Lotus / BOSCH Developed ABS/ESP system
- Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM)
Wheels and Tyres: Lightweight cast alloy wheels (17” front and 18” rear) clad with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres.
Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions: urban 19.5 mpg – 14.5 litres / 100km; extra urban 37.2 mpg – 7.6 litres / 100km; combined – 28.0 mpg – 10.1 litres / 100km; CO2 emissions 236 g CO2 / km.

Source: Lotus

May 22, 2013

Lotus Racing Unveils Two New Models at Autosport International

Lotus Racing has just disclosed that it is going to reveal a brand new two Exige models at the 2013 Autosport International Show. In addition to the world debut, both race cars will compete in the race.

The two new derivatives are the the Exige V6 Cup – the latest Cup version for track or road, and the Exige V6 CupR – the pure race-bred car. They will make up part of a three car line-up, where the race winning Evora GT4 will also be on display as a perfect contender for race teams looking to compete in the newly announced SRO GT4 European Trophy.

Furthermore, those who are going to visit the stand of the brand will have the o opportunity to win a Driving Experience Day at the Lotus Driving Academy. In addition, on display will be also the award-winning Exige S and Evora S road cars.

Source: Lotus Racing

January 10, 2013

Lotus Exige V6 Cup Racer Officially Launched

Lotus Exige V6 Cup Racer has been officially launched during this weekend’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch. The new track-focused model is offered in two variants a Track Day version and a full-on Competition-spec car.

The top speed of this Lotus model hits 274km/h, and the acceleration here from 0 to 100 km/h is just 3.8 seconds. This astonishing performance is due to the 346 horsepower (255 kW) 3.5 litre supercharged V6 engine.

The Exige V6 Cup weighs 1080 kg, and comes with Lotus Dynamic Performance Management. This allows a switch of the engine and traction settings between Touring, Sport and Race.

In addition the racecar is equipped with Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres; aerodynamically optimized front splitter, rear diffuser and wing; multi-adjustable suspension; and race-ready kit such as a heavy-duty roll cage, 4 or 6-point harnesses, isolator switches, FIA-approved fire extinguisher, tow eyes, removable steering wheel and HANS-compliant race seats.

The first cars will roll off the production line in December this year with an allocation of 20 examples through to March 2013. The price of the Track Day version starts at £62 995 and the one of the Competition-spec car starts at £74 995.

Source: Lotus

August 21, 2012

/Drive’s Matt Farah Test Drives Venom GT Spyder [VIDEO]

Watch this neat video of the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder being reviewed by Matt Farah – web series “/Drive” presenter who mainly focuses on the sub-category of highly modified vehicles (/Tuned). Simply being in a Venom GT (especially with the wind in your hair) is scary enough so kudos to him for actually letting us in the ecitement.

To the keen observer, the Venom GT is just a mere Lotus Exige that looks like as if it has had some intimate moments with a Porsche Carrera GT. But the truth is that under the carbon fiber hood (every bit of the Venom body is carbon fiber) there is space for 7.0-liters of twin turbo V8 goodness that produces 1244 bhp. The gear box is lifted up from a Ford GT so no faults there as well.

You don’t really want to read all about it. Here, watch the video and share the experience:

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Video Source: drive via YouTube

July 12, 2012

Steven Tyler and the First 1244 HP Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

If you happen to know a thing or two about rock music then Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler is no stranger to you. If you are also familiar with the car industry, Hennessey Performance should ring a bell as well. Where do these two notions come together? In a Venom GT Spyder of course. The rocker is actually responsible for the creation of this monstrous roadster and he recently had the pleasure to be the first man on the planet to get one.

Back in 2011, Tyler walked in the Hennessey HQ in Texas and asked if he could have one of those Venom GT‘s but with an open top. The tuners considered it, did some structural changes to the rollcage (yes, it needs one) and there you have it – a Spyder. The weight however, went up by around 30 lbs and while that doesn’t sound much, it messed with the power to weight ratio which was originally 1hp for every 1kg. To even things out again, the guys at Hennessey did the most logical thing – more power.

The Venom GT Spyder now develops a healthy batch 1244 bhp. It’s the 7.0-liter twin turbo V8 engine that is actually responsible for it. Those figures supposedly make the Venom Spyder one of the fastest roadsters in the world. The 0 to 200 mph run takes less than 16 seconds, we are told, which puts the Bugatti Veyron Vitesse with the silver medalists.

There will be only five 2013 Venom GTs produced and three of them have already been sold. In other words, besides Steven Tyler, two other people had $1.1 million dollars to spare. That’s a lot of money for a car that’s based on the Lotus Exige. We say that, but actually, most of the original car was left out. Fingers crossed, they kept the suspension for this one.

Steven Tyler next to his Hennessey Venom GT-Steven — Steven Tyler next to his Hennessey Venom GT

Source: Hennessey Performance

June 7, 2012

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Lotus Exige S Roadster

Lotus has unveiled the Exige S Roadster at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle is based on the well-known Elise, but comes with enormous V6 in the middle.

The supercharged 3.5 liter V6 develops 350PS (257 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual or an optional SPS (Serial Precision Shift) gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, to 160 km/h in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 233 km/h (145 mph). The fuel consumption is good – 10.1 l /100km (28.0 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 236 g/km.

The car comes with two different suspension settings. There’s the standard setting for an active driving experience suited to public roads; and an optional setting as part of the Race Pack for maximum performance, developed for track use. The launch control system can be activated when the car is in Race mode.

Outside, it’s a fine balance of beauty and the beast. The drop-top adds extrovert style to the Exige’s already muscular contours, at the same time it is an elegant machine that keeps its clenched fist under wraps

Inside, the car is a lesson in stylish minimalism and functionality. The customer can specify a comfort enhanced plush interior or go for a more stripped down, sporty option.

2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster will hit the European and the Asian markets, but there are no plans to be introduced in the USA.

Source: Lotus

March 8, 2012

MOV’IT and Lotus

MOVIT and Lotus MOV’IT have been specializing in creating ultra-performance brake systems. That’s why they was nominated by the famous British car maker Lotus as a brake supplier and technology partner.

“We always start from scratch with a “blank piece of paper”, because no car is exactly like the other: Power, weight, maximum speed, mounting suspension, power transmission or dynamic – everything has to be factored in accurately, and only after that the final design can be brought to paper, and subsequently on the road.”, said Guido Frensemeyer.

“The serial nomination by Lotus supports the development and the performance of our company and represents the next landmark in our company’s development. The continuous further development in all areas along with the underlying process landscape allows us to be a competent partner, even for the most demanding automobile manufacturers. The fact that we are already working with some of the leading German car manufacturers on specific projects, and that we are in the process of being approved as series supplier as well, emphasizes this. We are looking forward to experience the fruits of our work on the road – in the next car models from Lotus.”, added Frank Scherer, Director of the MOV’IT GmbH and CEO of the MOV’IT Group.

Lotus is aiming to compete with one of the best on the market – Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. Because of this, they won’t only need superb engines like the new 5.0 litre V8 with 620PS, but superb braking systems. MOV’IT has both solutions – steel and ceramic.

Source: MOV’IT

February 20, 2012

2012 Lotus Exige S

2012 Lotus Exige S is exhibited at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The manufacturer has also introduced Exige R-GT.

Lotus Exige is probably the best handling car in the world and now comes with superbly powered 3.5 liter supercharged V6 from Evora S. The output is no less than 350PS (257 kW) at 7000RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at 4500RPM. Evora S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 276 km/h (172 mph). The staggering figures are based on total weight of 1437kg. So, you can make the maths, when this engine is fitted to the ultra-low weight Exige S – 1080kg. This means a power-to-weight ratio of 3.08 kilos per horsepower.

There are two new interior package options available: Premium and Premium Sport. The Premium Pack provides added comfort and style where as the Premium Sport option focuses on creating an internal space optimised for ultimate driver involvement.

“Anyone who has ever driven an Exige will tell you that it’s not for the faint-hearted. The new Exige S skips a few rungs on the ladder to give the driver the ultimate Lotus experience. Quite simply you can’t get more Lotus than the Exige S.”, said Lotus Chief Executive Officer Dany Bahar.

Source: Lotus

September 14, 2011

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The Lotus Exige Race 380 and the love for speed and beauty