A year in the making and the only ownership review on Youtube! What's it like to live with the most extreme Exige V6 for a year?
Having already got the motoring press hot under the collar with production of the road-going Exige S, we are turning up the temperature at this weekend's Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch with the official launch of a new track-focused model: The Exige V6 Cup.
- The Lotus Exige S3 S V6 has a V 6, Petrol engine with 3456 cm3 / 210.9 cu-in capacity. How much horsepower (hp) does a 2012 Lotus Exige S3 S V6 have? The 2012 Lotus Exige S3 S V6 has 350 PS / 345 bhp / 257 kW horsepower.
- The Lotus Exige is one of the most outstanding race-cars available. However, for people who are into mid-engine racers, then the 2012 Lotus Exige V6 Cup is the answer. The V6 Cup is a special edition of the Exige S which has been prohibited in America, since it did not meet airbag safety standards.
- The Exige V6 Cup is the high powered, low weight, dedicated track car for North America made by Lotus. The lightweight V6 Cup is powered by a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine that drives through a 6-speed close-ratio gearbox. Adjustable race suspension and both front and rear anti-roll bars are employed in conjunction.
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Lotus Exige V6 Cup
There are two variants: a Track Day version priced at Ј62,995* and a full-on Competition-spec car starting at Ј74,995*.
Performance hits 274km/h, 0-100 in 3.8 seconds, and 346hp kicked out from the 3.5 litre supercharged V6 behind the drivers' seat. The Exige V6 Cup weighs in at 1080kg, and comes with Lotus Dynamic Performance Management, so you can switch the engine and traction settings between Touring, Sport and Race; Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres; aerodynamically optimized front splitter, rear diffuser and wing; multi-adjustable suspension; and race-ready kit such as a heavy-duty roll cage, 4 or 6-point harnesses, isolator switches, FIA-approved fire extinguisher, tow eyes, removable steering wheel and HANS-compliant race seats.
The first cars will roll off the production line in Hethel in December, with an allocation of 20 cars through to March 2013. In addition to hitting circuits the world over in various track days events, the Exige V6 Cup is intended for new and current Lotus Cup series including Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Cup Europe, Lotus Cup Eastern Europe, Lotus Cup Italy, Lotus Cup Japan, and the Lotus Ladies Cup (Hungary).
There will be a version for the USA which will be on display at Brands Hatch this weekend. The cars can be purchased through Lotus Cars' dealer network and direct from Lotus Racing. * Prices include VAT @ 20%
Lotus Exige V6 Cup For Sale
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Gallery: Lotus Exige V6 Cup (2013)
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Lotus Exige Cup
Lotus Exige S3 S V6 Engine Technical Data | |
Engine type - Number of cylinders : | V 6 |
Engine Code : | - |
Fuel type : | Petrol |
Fuel System : | Indirect Injection. Variable Intake |
Engine Position : | Rear |
Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : | 3456 cm3 or 210.9 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke : | 94.0 x 83.0 mm 3.7 x 3.27 inches |
Number of valves : | 24 Valves |
Aspiration : | Compressor |
Compression Ratio : | 10 |
Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : | 350 PS or 345 bhp or 257 kW @ 7000 rpm |
Maximum torque : | 400 Nm or 295 lb.ft @ 4500 rpm |
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : | RWD |
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds : | Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 8.5 2nd Gear Ratio: 17.6 3rd Gear Ratio: 24.0 4th Gear Ratio: 30.9 5th Gear Ratio: 40.5 6th Gear Ratio: 45.7 Final Drive Ratio: - |
Lotus Exige Price
Lotus Exige S3 S V6 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range | |
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: | 10.1 L/100km 28 mpg UK /23 mpg US |
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road: | 7.6 L/100km 37 mpg UK / 31 mpg US |
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: | 14.5 L/100km 19 mpg UK / 16 mpg US |
Range : | 396 Km or 246 miles |
Fuel Tank Capacity : | 40 L 8.8 UK gallons 10.6 US gallons |
CO2 emissions : | 236 g/Km (Lotus) |