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Lotus Exige II 1.8 i 16V (192 Hp)
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Lotus Exige:
The Lotus Exige /ɛɡˈziːʒ/ is a sports car made by the British company Lotus Cars from 2000 until 2021. Originally a coupé version of the Lotus Elise roadster, since the Series 3 the Exige has been the larger-engined model of the family, featuring a V6 engine in place of the Elise's straight-four. Convertible versions of both models are available.
The original Exige was launched in 2000 with a naturally aspirated 1. 8 L Rover K Series Inline-four engine in VHPD tune. It is rated at 177 hp at 7,800 rpm in standard form. There was also a "track spec" version with 190 hp available. The car has a five-speed manual gearbox, and a claimed top speed of 219 km/h. 0–97 km/h was achieved in 4. 7 seconds and 0–100 km/h in 4. 9 seconds....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Lotus Exige (II). With 180 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~12 l/100km). Weighing only 880 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 237 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lotus Exige II, like many low-volume, track-focused sports cars, was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Its design prioritizes lightweight construction and dynamic handling for accident avoidance over passive crash safety ratings.
1.8 i 16V (192 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The naturally aspirated 1.8L 2ZZ-GE engine offers a pure, high-revving driving experience. While less extreme than the 240R, its 192 Hp in such a lightweight chassis provides exhilarating performance (5.2s 0-100km/h) and an engaging soundtrack.
Fuel Economy
With a stated 8.8 l/100 km, this variant offers a reasonable balance of performance and fuel efficiency for a dedicated sports car, especially when driven conservatively.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled driving dynamics and handling
- • Extremely lightweight and agile
- • High-revving, engaging engines
- • Exclusivity and unique design
- • Exceptional steering feel
Cons:
- • Minimal comfort and practicality
- • Loud cabin, especially on highways
- • Challenging ingress/egress
- • Limited luggage space
- • High running costs for some parts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2000 - 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Exige |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 16V (192 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 192 Hp @ 7800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 106.9 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 6800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2ZZ-GE More details about the engine 2ZZ-GE |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.6 kg/Hp, 218.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 880 |
| Max. weight: | 1040 |
| Max load: | 160 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 115 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3780 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1175 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2300 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1454 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1489 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/50 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16; 8.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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