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2008 Lotus Exige
At a Glance
| Pricing | $61,000 - $67,995 |
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| Drive Types | RWD |
| Engines | I4 (218-bhp), I4 (240-bhp) |
| Transmissions | M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 20 (city), 26 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 80 |
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Zippy performance in a compact package.
Overview Information
Exige, the coupe version of the Elise, is now available in the US market. The tiny Exige features a composite body on an aluminum chassis and weighs in at about 2000 pounds. A Toyota 1.8-liter four cylinder tuned by Lotus is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Lotus claims 0-60 times of 4.9 seconds. The Elise and Exige are very single-minded in purpose -- great for no-excuses driving performance, not necessarily as a daily drivers.
Official Word:
As if the outstanding performance of the award-winning Elise roadster were not enough, legendary British sports car company Lotus has boosted its lineup by bringing its quickest, street-legal production car, the Exige S, to the United States. Lotus Exige S - Supercar Territory The addition of a supercharger and intercooler to the 1.8 liter engine has raised the horsepower 16 percent (to 220 hp from 190) and torque 20 percent (to 165 lb.ft. from 133) from...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Exige S | 1.8l I4 (218-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 80 | $61,000 |
| Exige S 240 | 1.8l I4 (240-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 80 | $64,890 |
| Exige Club Racer | 1.8l I4 (218-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 80 | $67,995 |
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