Especificaciones y análisis del Lotus Exige
Power
223HP
Torque
215Nm
Consumption
8.5l/100
Emissions
199g/km
0-100 km/h
4.7s
Top Speed
238km/h
Weight
1010kg
Price
56,164€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
112 L
44 L
164 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Exige S · 223 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Lotus Exige S is not just a car; it's a statement of principles. In a world leaning towards comfort and digital assistance, the Exige S is a bastion of automotive purity, a machine designed with a single purpose: to deliver the most visceral and direct driving experience possible. It is the essence of Colin Chapman's philosophy: 'simplify, then add lightness'.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Exige S is a total immersion in mechanics. Every vibration from the supercharged 1.8-liter mid-rear engine is felt in your spine. The unassisted steering communicates every texture of the asphalt with brutal honesty. The six-speed manual gearbox is precise and mechanical, demanding you to be part of the equation. At just 1010 kg and 223 hp, acceleration is explosive, a raw thrust that pins you to the seat while the whine of the supercharger floods the spartan cabin. It's not a car you drive; it's a car you converse with on every corner.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a direct consequence of its function. Every line, every air intake, the imposing rear wing... everything is optimized for aerodynamics and cooling. It's low, wide, and aggressive, an unmistakable silhouette that screams 'racetrack'. Inside, austerity is the law. There are no luxuries or distractions, only the essential controls, bucket seats that hug you, and a steering wheel that is your only connection to the asphalt. It's a design that captivates with its honesty and its radical focus on performance.
Technology and features
The technology in the Exige S isn't found in touchscreens, but in its brilliant engineering. Its bonded aluminum chassis is a masterpiece of lightness and rigidity. The engine, of Toyota origin to ensure reliability, is transformed by Lotus with a supercharger to deliver sharp and exciting power. The double-wishbone suspensions on both axles are a racing solution. Here, the most advanced technology is the absence of filters: no power steering, minimal electronic aids, everything is designed for the driver to be the protagonist.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the Exige S is complicated, as its radical nature places it in a very special niche. A Porsche Cayman from the era could be an alternative, but it would feel bourgeois and filtered in comparison. Perhaps an Alfa Romeo 4C, although more modern, shares its philosophy of a carbon chassis and low weight. However, the Exige S plays in its own league, that of pure, hardcore sports cars, where the driving experience prevails over any other consideration, coming closer to the philosophy of a Caterham but with a roof over your head.
Conclusion
The Lotus Exige S is a gem for purists, an endangered automotive experience. It is a demanding car, uncomfortable for daily use, and utterly impractical. But all of that vanishes the moment you tackle the first corner. It is an investment in emotions, in smiles per kilometer, in the feeling of being truly alive behind the wheel. It's not a car to get from point A to B; it's a car that turns any journey into a destination in itself.