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Lotus Exige

General information

ModelLotus Exige
Year2003
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.7 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
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Max torque168.00 Nm (17.1 kgf-m or 123.9 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression7.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.8 seconds
0-50 miles4.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2269 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3950 litres (1,044 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight780 kg (1,719.6 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity36.0 litres (9.51 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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