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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.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.