Especificaciones y análisis del Lotus Exige
Power
221HP
Torque
215Nm
Consumption
9.1l/100
Emissions
216g/km
0-100 km/h
4.3s
Top Speed
238km/h
Weight
1010kg
Price
60,365€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
44 L
162.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Exige S · 221 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Lotus Exige S is not just a car; it's a statement of principles. In an era where sports cars were beginning to gain weight and complexity, Lotus remained true to its mantra: lightness and purity. With 221 horsepower for a mere 1010 kilograms, this Exige is a feather with the heart of an athlete, an analog machine that whispers the secrets of the asphalt into your ear.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Exige S is a visceral experience that redefines the connection between man and machine. Without power steering, every imperfection of the road travels through your hands to your soul. The howl of the supercharged Toyota engine, right behind your head, is an addictive soundtrack that pushes you to find the limit. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.3 seconds feels brutal, instantaneous, thanks to its featherweight. Every shift of its precise six-speed manual gearbox is a deliberate act, every corner a dance where you have absolute control. It doesn't transport you; it transforms you.
Design and aesthetics
Its bodywork is a sculpture dictated by the wind. Every line, every air intake, and its imposing rear wing are not ornaments, but tools to generate downforce and keep it glued to the ground. It stands only 1.17 meters tall, forcing you to descend into its spartan cockpit. Inside, the aluminum chassis is exposed, the seats are racing buckets, and you will only find the bare essentials. It's not an interior; it's a cockpit designed to minimize distractions and maximize immersion.
Technology and features
The technology of the Exige S doesn't lie in touch screens or driving assistants, but in the brilliance of its mechanical engineering. Its extruded and bonded aluminum chassis is a masterpiece of rigidity and lightness. The Toyota-sourced engine is enhanced by a supercharger and intercooler for a linear and furious power delivery. The double-wishbone suspensions on both axles, a direct heritage from racing, guarantee sublime handling. It's the technology of purity, focused on a single objective: dynamic efficiency.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the Exige S is complicated, as it plays in its own league. A Porsche Cayman S from the era offered a superior balance between sportiness and daily use, but at the cost of filtering out many of the pure sensations that the Lotus delivers in spades. Perhaps a later Alfa Romeo 4C shares its philosophy of a lightweight chassis and mid-engine. However, the Exige S remains a road-legal track beast, a car that goes head-to-head with much more powerful machines due to its incredible agility and connection.
Conclusion
The Lotus Exige S is an ode to driving in its purest form. It is a demanding car, uncomfortable for daily use, and devoid of any modern luxury. But all that is forgotten the moment you link the first corner. It is an investment in emotions, an antidote to automotive apathy. For the driver who seeks to feel, who values communication over comfort, the Exige S is not an option; it is destiny. A timeless gem that will make you feel alive.