While enthusiasts on this side of the pond might miss out on this supercar-humbling Exige, rest assured that Lotus will be making a strong comeback in North America. Perhaps the next high-performance variant will be available on our shores, but until then, we'll have to make do with the Exige 240R's less frantic, but still enjoyable open-topped cousin, the Elise.
Preliminary Specifications:
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Engine: 243 hp, 176 lb-ft of torque, 1.8L, 16-valve, supercharged DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual
- Acceleration: (0 - 60 mph) 3.9 seconds
- Top Speed: 155 mph
- Curb Weight: 2,050 lbs
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Wheels and Tires (front/rear): 195/50WR17 / 225/45WR17
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Website: www.lotuscars.com
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