Lotus Exige 360 Cup: more horsepower, less kilos

Posted on 14-08-2015 at 17:37 by Dizono – 19 Comments”

“Simplify, then add lightness” -Colin Chapman

The last couple of years, the Lotus Exige of course a little bit arrived, which mainly has to do with the fact that the Exige S3 is a 3.5 V6 under the hood is, where the S1 and S2 of the respectively, Rover and Toyota-vierpitters had to do. With 1130 pounds of this Exige 360 Cup is significantly heavier than the 780 pounds the first Exige in the scale explained. On the other hand, the power with 360 hp (10 hp more than in the regular Exige S3) also significantly higher than the 195 hp of the first series. Thanks to lightweight sheet metal parts, this 360 Cup or slightly lighter than the regular Exige S3, but how much exactly, that says Lotus is not.

Since the regular Exige S3 already in 3.7 seconds to the hundred-shoots, and it is not until 270 km/h for given, we expect that this Exige 360 Cup it is still a little faster will do. Lotus holds itself, the exact figures are still under the cap and only mentions ‘faster than four seconds to a hundred’. Yes, duh…

The main changes are, however, difficult in figures to explain. The circuitgebruik tuned chassis is extended. Optionally, you can still Ölhins-dampers, FIA approved racekuipjes, adjustable anti-rollbars, a fire extinguisher and a emergency switch for the electricity in order. Oh, and air-conditioning is not standard.

Lotus is exactly 50 Exige 360 Cups build, so if you want to order need to hurry. Or wait for the next special-edition, because that’s going to happen. In 2012 there was already the Exige V6 Cup, in march of this year we got the Exige S Club Racer (for me).

Gallery: Lotus Exige 360 Cup

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