 About the Lotus ExigeThe Lotus Exige is a compact sports car sold only as a two-door coupe. It uses the Lotus Elise as a design base. The Exige features a mid-engine design with rear-wheel drive. With only two seats and a minimal design, the Exige is for sports car enthusiasts only. The Exige has exceptional performance on the road, but lacks cargo space and amenities. Buyers may have difficulty finding the Exige, as it is sold in limited quantities by a small network of dealers.The Exige is powered by a four-cylinder engine producing 240 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. The car tips the scales at barely more than 2,000 pounds. The high engine output and low weight propels the Exige from zero to sixty in 4.1 seconds. Predicted fuel economy is 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 26 on the... View more highway. The Exige has space for only a driver and passenger. Lotus builds the Exige in Norfolk, England. The Exige was introduced in 2000. Lotus designed the Exige as a coupe version of its Elise roadster. The Series 2 Exige was released in 2004. The Series 2 had aerodynamic alterations to its exterior. Reviews of the Exige have been positive from a performance viewpoint. The model maintains modest annual sales, but is not a mainstream vehicle. Limited production runs of the Exige have also entered the market with special supercharged engines. Lotus has entered high-performance versions of the Exige in racing circuits. The 2010 Exige is only sold with the Exige S 240 trim. To save weight, safety equipment is minimal. Anti-lock brakes and traction control are installed. Additional air bags and stability control are missing. The Exige S 240 trim's standard options include 16-inch front wheels and 17-inch rear wheels made from forged alloy. Yokohama Advan A048 tires are installed with Brembo and Lotus/AP Racing brakes. The seats feature Probax padding under black upholstery. An Alpine audio system with four speakers provides music. A Touring and Track Pack are optional. The Touring Pack installs more sound insulation and leather interior accessories. The Track Pack has adjustable springs and Ohlins dampers. A limited-slip differential is sold as a standalone option. The exterior colors can be changed by special order, but at a high cost. Comfort options may need to be added through aftermarket parts. The Lotus brand was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise". Independent automotive reviewers have lauded the Exige's performance. Significant praise is directed at the handling and acceleration, but reviewers also note that the car is not a daily driver and that it lacks interior refinements. Taller or larger reviewers have also noted that the Exige best fits drivers of a certain stature. View less Lotus Exige Model Years | |||
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