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Lotus Exige
2008 – 2012
United Kingdom
The Lotus Exige is a car built from 2008 to 2012. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 192 to 261 hp. The fastest version needs 4.1 s to reach 100 km/h. The lightest version weighs only 875 kg. Against its predecessor (2004 – 2007), peak power rose from 225 to 261 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2012
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power192 – 261 hp
0–100 km/h4.1 – 5.2 s
Top speed237 – 245 km/h
Fuel economy8.5 – 10.2 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 6MT RWD (192 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 5.2 s | 237 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.8L S 6MT RWD (220 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 223 hp | 4.3 s | 238 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.8L S 240 6MT RWD (240 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 241 hp | 4.2 s | 241 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.8L CUP 260 6MT RWD (261 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 261 hp | 4.1 s | 245 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 141 KW @ 7800 RPM192 HP @ 7800 RPM189 BHP @ 7800 RPM
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft @ 6800 RPM180 Nm @ 6800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 147 mph (237 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/50 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 46 in (1168 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.44
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1929 lbs (875 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2480 lbs (1125 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 208 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 164 KW @ 7800 RPM223 HP @ 7800 RPM220 BHP @ 7800 RPM
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft @ 6800 RPM180 Nm @ 6800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 148 mph (238 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/50 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 46 in (1168 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.44
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2061 lbs (935 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.1 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 199 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 177 KW @ 8000 RPM241 HP @ 8000 RPM237 BHP @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM230 Nm @ 5500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 150 mph (241 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/50 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 46 in (1168 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.44
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2077 lbs (942 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2628 lbs (1192 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 192 KW @ 8000 RPM261 HP @ 8000 RPM257 BHP @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM236 Nm @ 6000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 152 mph (245 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/50 R16 || 225/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 149 in (3785 mm)
- Width
- 67.6 in (1717 mm)
- Height
- 46 in (1168 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.3/59.3 in (1,455/1,506 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 90.5 in (2299 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 3.95 cuFT (112 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.44
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2061 lbs (935 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 216 g/km
Length3,785 mm
Width1,717 mm
Height1,168 mm
Wheelbase2,299 mm
Curb weight875 – 942 kg
Torque180 – 236 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.










