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2012 Lotus Exige S
Raw performance, agility, unparalleled ride and handling and mind blowing drive experience, these attributes are what people have come to expect from Lotus. And they don't like to disappoint. After months of media speculation Group Lotus announced the latest addition to the family: the extraordinary new Exige S, the ultimate lightweight high performance sportscar. (continued below)
2012 Exige S Photo Gallery |
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Group Lotus Unveil the Next Generation Exige at Frankfurt
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Source: Lotus | Published: Wed Sep 14, 2011 |
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Alongside the staggering power to weight ratio, the 2012 Lotus Exige S has a
completely new exterior and interior look and feel. The dramatic styling
overhaul sees a completely new look for the Exige including a new front splitter
and rear spoiler giving it a strong and aerodynamic profile.
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 optimized for ultimate driver involvement.
Built for the adrenalin hungry sportscar aficionado, the 2012 Exige S features
high performance bespoke tire package with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires as
standard. A Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch allows the driver
to switch between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off.
And if
three dynamic settings are not enough, an additional Race Pack option is
available which adds a fourth driving mode setting: Race. This setting provides
the maximum possible traction out of corners. The Race Pack also features Launch
Control and an optimized suspension setting making the car perfect for letting
rip on the track.
Commenting on the Exige S, Group Lotus Chief Executive
Officer Dany Bahar said: "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."
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
V6, Supercharged |
Displacement |
211 cu in (3456 cc) |
Power |
346 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Torque |
295 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Redline |
7200 rpm |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Manual |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
205/45 R17 - 265/45 R18 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
159.5 in |
Width |
70.9 in |
Height |
45.4 in |
Curb Weight |
2381 lbs |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
3.6 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
170 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
United Kingdom |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |