| Lotus Exige S2 (2004) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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145
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0-30 mph
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1.9
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0-60 mph
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4.9
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0-100 mph
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13
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1/4 mile
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13.9
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0-1 km
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26.8
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30-70
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4.8
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BHP
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189 @7800rpm
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Torque lbft
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138 @6800rpm
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BHP per ton
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216
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MPG UK/US
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32/27
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1796/110
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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11.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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6
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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149.5
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Width (in)
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72.3
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Height (in)
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45.6
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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1925
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| Additional Info: Numerous specs and power options available. A GT Racing version called the 300RR has been built with a naturally apirated 3.0 V6 producing 400bhp. In 2011 a lightweight 140bhp 1598cc S2 Club Racer was added to the line-up that get’s to 60 in 6 seconds and to 100 mph in 18.6 seconds. See below for Supercharged versions. |
| Lotus Exige S (2004) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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148
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0-60 mph
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4.2
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0-100 mph
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10
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BHP
|
218 @7800rpm
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Torque lbft
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159 @5500rpm
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BHP per ton
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233
|
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MPG UK/US
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31/26
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1796/110
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Supercharged
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Compression Ratio
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11.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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6
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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|
No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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149.5
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Width (in)
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72.3
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Height (in)
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45.6
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2057
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| Additional Info: Other Supercharged Exige S2’s available: 2005-2006 Cup 240 Race (240R) with 243bhp, 0-60 in 3.9, 1/4 mile of 12.8. 2006-2007 British GT also with 243bhp, 0-60 in 4.1 or 3.9 with the GT Pack. 2006 on GT3 with 271bhp, 0-60 in 3.9, 0-100 in 9.8. 2007 on S Performance with 243bhp 0-40 in 4.1. 2007 Cup 255 with 252bhp, 0-60 in 3.9. 2008 on Cup 260 with 257bhp, 0-60 in 4.1. 2009 limited run of 35 Exige Scura with 257bhp, 0-60 in 4.0 secs. A 265bhp ethanol running 265E with 0-60 in 3.9, 0-100 in 9.2 and a 270E (270bhp) tri-fuel concept Exige with similar performance. 2009 limited edition Sprint available with 243bhp and 2 tone Elan paint. 2012 see’s a supercharged 3.5 litre V6 (taken from the Evora) shoehorned into the Exige, producing 345bhp/295lbft, it get’s to 60 in 3.9 secs and on to a top speed of 170mph (coupe), 145mph (roadster). A racing supercharged 3.5 V6 Exige has also been built called the Exige R-GT. Note: the 0-60 times are only half the story as the handling packages/upgrades are what these cars are about. |
