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Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (350 Hp)
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Lotus Exige:
The Lotus Exige /ɛɡˈziːʒ/ is a sports car made by the British company Lotus Cars from 2000 until 2021. Originally a coupé version of the Lotus Elise roadster, since the Series 3 the Exige has been the larger-engined model of the family, featuring a V6 engine in place of the Elise's straight-four. Convertible versions of both models are available.
The original Exige was launched in 2000 with a naturally aspirated 1. 8 L Rover K Series Inline-four engine in VHPD tune. It is rated at 177 hp at 7,800 rpm in standard form. There was also a "track spec" version with 190 hp available. The car has a five-speed manual gearbox, and a claimed top speed of 219 km/h. 0–97 km/h was achieved in 4. 7 seconds and 0–100 km/h in 4. 9 seconds....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III S Coupe Overview:
Lotus Exige (III S Coupe). With 400 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1161 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4 s). The top speed reaches 274 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
S 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The entry point for the V6 Exige, still delivering formidable performance with 350 hp and a 4-second 0-100 km/h sprint. Offers a pure, unadulterated driving feel.
Fuel Economy
Matches the fuel consumption of the Sport 350 manual, indicating consistent efficiency across the 350 hp manual variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional handling and steering feel
- • Blistering acceleration and power-to-weight ratio
- • Raw, unfiltered driving experience
- • Iconic and distinctive design
- • Reliable Toyota-sourced V6 engine
Cons:
- • Very limited practicality and comfort
- • High road noise and harsh ride
- • Challenging ingress/egress
- • Lack of modern safety and convenience features
- • Niche market appeal and high running costs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III S Coupe (facelift 2018): January, 2018 - ).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Exige |
| Generation: | III S Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | S 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) |
| Start of production: | March, 2012 |
| End of production: | January, 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 350 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2GR-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 2GR-FE |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC - VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 17 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 274 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.3 kg/Hp, 301.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.9 kg/Nm, 344.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Space: | |
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| Kerb Weight: | 1161 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4084 mm mm |
| Width: | 1802 mm mm |
| Height: | 1129 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2370 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/45 R17; 265/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 17; 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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