Lotus Sport Exige 240R - Limited Edition
As if the Lotus Elise wasn't cool enough, there's the Lotus Exige with a solid roof, which handles even better than the Elise. Now there's an even better one being produced in extremely limited quantities (50 to be exact) called the Lotus Sport Exige 240R.
The 240R is a modified Exige with a supercharged 4-cylinder engine producing 243 hp and over 170 lb-ft of torque. The 240R will run 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds and 0-100 mph in under 10 seconds. Top speed is at 155mph, at which point the car generates 113 kg (249 lbs) of downforce to keep the car under control.
In addition to the supercharged engine, Lotus has also upgraded the brakes and included even better suspension parts, including height and stiffness adjustable pieces.
As expected, the Lotus Sport Exige 240R is extremely light, weighing only 930 kg (2050 lbs). That's a lot of power for so little weight. This must be the most tossable street car around. The only paint jobs available are yellow and black.
This would have to be one of my all-time favorite cars ever, right there after the McLaren F1. Dreaming again...
Check out Lotus' news release for more information. FastDrive also has lots of great info.
Published on February 25, 2005
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