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Lotus Exige

General information

ModelLotus Exige
Year2000
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power179.00 PS (132 kW or 177 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Max torque180.00 Nm (18.4 kgf-m or 132.8 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression7.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 89.3 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2295 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space3950 litres (1,044 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight786 kg (1,732.8 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1190 mm (46.9 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity36.0 litres (9.51 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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