"Searingly quick" Lotus Exige S just got searingly quicker - Gizmag
Having announced the new Evora 400 and the Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition within the last month, the British carmaker has now unveiled a new Lotus Exige S Club Racer. It accelerates from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 3. 8 seconds and has a top speed of 170 mph (274 km/h). To achieve this, it is powered by a 3. 5-L 345 hp (350 PS) supercharged V6 engine and weighs in at just 1,176 kg (2,593 lb). The Exige S Club Racer shaves a further 15 kg (33 lb) off that weight, which has been saved by using a new lightweight... Although this doesn't increase the cited acceleration or top speed figures, Lotus tells Gizmag it results in the car being more nimble and quicker through corners. As is the Lotus way, the Exige S Club Racer has an aluminum chassis-tub, again designed to keep weight to a minimum. There are three drive modes available as standard in the car: Drive, Sport and Race. Amongst the other standard features are leather or Alcantara seat trim options, color-coded stitching on the seats and door cards, color-coded seat hoops, a sports steering wheel and a matte black distinguishing exterior trim pack. The Lotus Exige S Club Racer is available in the UK now from £56,900 (US$85,300) and will be available globally. Source: www.gizmag.com
