But now theres a 1,054kg sport 410 the lightest v6 exige ever to bridge both the performance and. Lotus exige cup 430 10,000 miles, 18 month ownership update duration. A porsche cayman is less forgiving and has a tendency to snap oversteer earlier than the exige does. Easily connect with your local lotus dealer and get a free quote with autodeal. Sep 29, 2011 lotus has rolled out a new trailer for the company s exige s. Thats already porsche territory, and its difficult to look past a boxster or a cayman for similar thrills with a lot more comfort. The wheels verdict the exige s is among the most involving cars you can buy to drive on the road, and the automatic version removes a degree of that involvement. Jan 11, 2014 in all, the exige s roadster is damn good fun. Standard equipment on the s includes forged alloy wheels 16inch front, 17inch. The exige sport 350 roadster is a great addition to the lotus lineup. Lotus has taken its recipe of lightness and power to the extreme by fitting the 345bhp 3. Like all elise, the elise sport benefits from lotus dynamic performance management lotus. The exige started out in 2000 as a hardcore, track only version of the elise and has transmogrified over the years into this, the series 3. A 6 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels.
The exige, you see, was already the fixedroof version of the elise. Mar 02, 2016 the exige sport 350 roadster is a great addition to the lotus lineup. Those who are easily tired by flashy cuts and metaphor may want to skip this one, as it pits the supercharged v6 hellion against a boxer. Verdict awesome, near ferrari performance, raw and engaging drive feel, striking looks at a fraction of the price. Originally a morehardcore coupe version of the lotus elise roadster, since the series 3 the exige has been the largerengined model of the family using a v6 engine in place of the elises straight 4 with convertible versions of both available.
Forza lotus focusing on hethel s finest do you love lotus cars. It wasnt as agressive as the coupe but still offered the v6 sc which made it something else than an elise. Alex gets his hands on the new 345bhp lotus exige s roadster. As a driving experience, this is as raw and exciting as they come. No price increase for the roadster version of lotus nimble exige s but its still not coming to the us. But dont worry, tweaking the suspension and losing the roof hasnt turned the exige s into a sofa on wheels, its still hardcore and still lives for the racetrack. When equipped with the manual gearbox, the lotus exige s roadster will do 060 mph 096 kmh in 3. The lotus exige s roadster takes the roof off the hardcore exige and makes it a little more sane for road use. Using the lotus evora gt430 s engine and a host of chassis revisions, the cup 430 is the most focused exige yet we head to hethel to try it. The test car was also equipped with carbon grey metallic paint. Stopping power is provided by ap racing twinpiston front calipers and brembo. While it may have initially confused a few observers, the exige roadsters powerhouse of an engine means that this is no elise with some interior decorating undertaken. Lotus exige s roadster 060 mph, 0100 kph, quarter mile 14 mile and 29 other acceleration times. Used 2008 lotus exige s club racer pricing for sale edmunds.
The entire chassis is constructed from aluminium, although it has a steel subframe where the engine is mounted, and the various components and panels are bolted on to it. The exige s roadster is an amazing car at the limit. The leastexpensive 2011 lotus exige is the 2011 lotus exige s240 2dr coupe 1. The lotus exige s is an awesome car, but we wondered whether taking. Jun 25, 20 the lotus exige s roadster is longer and wider than an elise its 3. The lotus exige s roadster is a fiery character thanks to its potent mix of power, noise, openair enjoyment and exotica.
See 5 results for lotus exige roadster for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. The lotus exige s roadster has been unveiled at the geneva motor show, combining the grunt and agility of the v6powered coupe with the thrill of openair motoring. The lotus exige range has grown up but in the process it hasnt forgotten that its first duty is to entertain. Nov 29, 2016 just noticed that the exige roadster is removed from the exige lineup. The lotus exige s roadster is longer and wider than an elise its 3. Its lighter weight, revised gearbox, optional aero package, and quicker 0to60 mph sprint times should attract the lotus purists. It has a fixed roof, different body panels, and a rear wing to increase downforce. Surely a softer lotus exige is a bit like the mcdonalds healthy choice menu the answer to a question no one was asking. All rights for the original model go to kunos simulazioni. If compared side by side with a lotus elise and a lotus evora, a lot of people can notice that the back half of the exige is identical to the back half of an evora, while the front half of the exige is exactly like the elise s. The lotus exige s automatic is on sale now in roadster and coupe versions, and wheels was offered a first drive on roads from sydney to the nsw hunter valley.
Lotus f1 team driver and current gp2 champion, davide valsecchi, takes the new lotus exige s roadster up the hill at the goodwood festival of speed 20. The 2008 lotus exige s is a twoseat, highperformance coupe. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds lotus exige s roadster 20,925. The car in the newest episode of xcar is actually an exise s roadster with a 345hp supercharged v6the same engine youll find in the evora s and the hardtop exigeand it sounds fantastic. Lotus has revealed a new convertible exige at the 2012 geneva show. Book a test drive brochures dealers lotus on facebook lotus on twitter lotus on instagram lotus on youtube. In 2006 lotus announced the exige s model, which used a supercharged toyota engine producing 220 bhp. Alongside the improved power to weight ratio, the new lotus exige s has a completely new exterior and interior. The addition of the roadster model to the lineup is a smart move. The british brands updated sports car may sport a new automatic gearbox but it remains hardcore. In 2012 for the first time, the car previously only made as a hardtop was released as the lotus exige roadster. The convertible version of the lotus exige s, the exige s roadster, isnt quite as mental as its coupe cousin. Including destination charge, it arrives with a manufacturer s suggested retail price msrp of.
More raw than a japanese tasting menu, the lotus exige s roadster combines its coupe twins mesmerizing grunt and handling with an open air experience that makes the driver feel all the more at one with the road. Its inherent duality now makes it the pick of the bunch. Well that s essentially what lotus did with the creation of the exige s roadster. Its a two seater and the engine sits right behind the occupants. Jun 28, 20 the exige s takes corners better than pele. The lotus exige is the middle brother between the lotus elise and evora. I recently visited lotus, drove this exige s and toured the factory. Since then lotus have led us to believe that with the production of the exige s coupe, quality has risen across the whole supply chain ensuring that the externally supplied components that. The lotus exige s roadster has now joined its coupe twin that landed in april 20, and heralds the brands fastest convertible yet, with a top speed of 233kmh. Download lotus elise orange sportscar mobile wallpaper for your android, iphone wallpaper or. The exige s roadster is a performance car developed for drivers by equally passionate drivers. From headlights to rear wing, its aggressive stance underlines a performance pedigree few can match. A fully drivable lotus exige s roadster, ported from asseto corsa.
With a weight of just 1100 kg and a supercharged v6 engine, there is no shortage of performance. Indeed, this lotus exige is not only much heavier than it used to be, its also miles more expensive by some. Features openable doors with a bone editor like pac or joint tool. The lotus exige s roadster will not be available to the u. But the supercharged lotus exige is on an entirely different level. It features a supercharged v6 engine from the coupe exige but has lost some aero parts. I also wrote tales from a factory tour and lotus cars guide to each model. This car comes with both a factory painted hard top and a soft top. Lotus exige s roadster test drive, tour and impressions youtube. The lotus exige s coupe series 3 is the 20112015 version of the lotus exige s sports car. Lotus offers exige s roadster for sale, but not in north. Oct 18, 2016 the exige s roadster is a terrific car if youre looking for a raw and pure driving experience.
Four option packs are available to tailor your exige s roadster to your liking. As capable as its coupe counterpart, the exige s roadster retains all the intent of a racebred sports car but also possesses the poise of a sleek convertible. By 2007 the s model was also made available in north american markets. Find complete philippines specs and updated prices for the 2020 lotus exige s roadster 3. Based off the new exige s, the roadster model will be powered by the same supercharged 3. Lotus introduces the exige s roadster at the same price as the coupe, and a 060 mph time of 3. Updated to stay ahead of the competition for 2019 and beyond, the everpopular exige sport 350 continues to deliver driving excitement in its purest form. Lotus has decided to bring out the fastest roadster ever.
Lotus exige roadster buying guide convertible car magazine. Lotus exige s roadster vs ariel atom cup 245 vs bac mono 2. What it does do, rather well, is make every other soft top out there look a little bit lame. Lotus exige s roadster confirmed for summer release video. Jun 27, 20 the mathematical result of an equation that includes the numbers 345bhp, 295lb ft and 1166kg is a 060mph time of 3. Its certainly not the easiest, most comfortable or luxurious sportscar to live with everyday, but the exige s roadster is the perfect antidote to blow away the stresses of a working week. Find out how much it is to lease the new lotus exige roadster. The car in the newest episode of xcar is actually an exise s roadster with a 345hp supercharged v6the same engine youll find in the evora s and the hardtop exige and it sounds fantastic. The 145mph s roadster is the fastest droptop the firm has ever produced, sharing the same 345bhp 3. Lotus exige s roadster droomautos, lotus exige, gray, fotografie, automobiel. Chopping the roof off a focused sports car like the lotus exige s would normally be sacrilege, but as we climbed behind the wheel of the new roadster for.
Lotus exige s roadster premium sport sold central lotus. Lotus exige s roadster laptimes, specs, performance data. Lotus has revealed firmer specs and details of its new exige s roadster. Powering the lotus exige s roadster is a double overhead camshaft, 3. Apr 27, 2017 got hold of a lotus exige s for a day, it is a true junior supercar. You can feel it moving around underneath you, yet all the while it stays on the road and pointing the right way. Lovely spec and unique colour, also having alcantara centre console binnacle, which again was an exclusive option. Used lotus exige s2 cars for sale with pistonheads. It s singleminded and for that reason it s tough to imagine using it every day, but this branch of lotus cars is built purely for driving enjoyment.
The 145mph lotus exige s roadster, the fastest drop top the manufacturer has ever built, has been confirmed in a new video. Bekijk meer ideeen over autos, lotus elise en grappige autos. A little about the lotus exige, the platform came to life in 2000. Lotus exige roadster from 2000 specs, dimensions, facts. The lotus exige s is an awesome car, but we wondered whether taking the roof off has. This summer the critically acclaimed lotus exige s loses its roof and gains a new character. Jan 07, 2014 the car in the newest episode of xcar is actually an exise s roadster with a 345hp supercharged v6the same engine youll find in the evora s and the hardtop exigeand it sounds fantastic. Menjadi roadster paling laju pernah ditawarkan kepada pengguna tempatan, lotus exige s roadster dilengkapi enjin v6 bersesaran 3. The exige is a trackready missile that share its chassis and interior with the elise.