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Lotus Exige III S Roadster Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) Automatic
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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 Roadster Overview:
Lotus Exige (III S Roadster). With 400 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1120 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 250 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Maintains the potent performance of the manual, with the automatic gearbox offering quicker shifts and potentially smoother power delivery.
Fuel Economy
Slightly improved fuel efficiency compared to the manual, making it a marginally more economical choice for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional handling and steering feel
- • Blistering acceleration from supercharged V6
- • Lightweight and agile chassis
- • Engaging and raw driving experience
- • Distinctive and aggressive styling
Cons:
- • Limited practicality and storage space
- • Harsh ride quality on rough roads
- • Challenging ingress/egress
- • High running costs (fuel, insurance, specialized parts)
- • Minimal driver assistance features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III S Roadster: 2013 - 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Exige |
| Generation: | III S Roadster |
| Modification (Engine): | Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 350 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| 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 layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.2 kg/Hp, 312.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.8 kg/Nm, 357.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1120 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4084 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1802 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1129 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2370 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Automatic |
| 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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