Lotus Exige S2 (2004) |
Country
|
UK
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
145
|
0-30 mph
|
1.9
|
0-60 mph
|
4.9
|
0-100 mph
|
13
|
1/4 mile
|
13.9
|
0-1 km
|
26.8
|
30-70
|
4.8
|
BHP
|
189 @7800rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
138 @6800rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
216
|
MPG UK/US
|
32/27
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1796/110
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
11.5:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
6
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
2
|
Length (in)
|
149.5
|
Width (in)
|
72.3
|
Height (in)
|
45.6
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1925
|
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) |
Country
|
UK
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
148
|
0-60 mph
|
4.2
|
0-100 mph
|
10
|
BHP
|
218 @7800rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
159 @5500rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
233
|
MPG UK/US
|
31/26
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1796/110
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Supercharged
|
Compression Ratio
|
11.5:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
6
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
2
|
Length (in)
|
149.5
|
Width (in)
|
72.3
|
Height (in)
|
45.6
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2057
|
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. |