RUSH Radar: Lotus Exige V6S

Engine

Engine: Toyota 2GR-FE
Configuration: Supercharged 60° V6
Valve gear: DOHC, 24-valve
Displacement: 3,456cc
Bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 83.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Block material: Aluminium
Cylinder head: Aluminium
Induction: Eaton TVS supercharger
Charge cooling: Air-to-air intercooler
Fuel system: Sequential multi-point injection
Redline: 7,200rpm

Output

Power: 345bhp @ 7,000rpm
Torque: 400Nm @ 4,500rpm

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed manual or automatic
Drive type: Rear-wheel drive
Differential: Open (limited-slip optional depending on market / pack)

Weight

Weight (DIN): approx. 1,176kg
Weight (EU): approx. 1,250kg
Weight distribution: 38:62 (front / rear)
Power-to-weight ratio:
– DIN: approx. 293bhp per tonne
– EU: approx. 276bhp per tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio (DIN): approx. 340Nm per tonne

Performance

0–62mph: 3.8 seconds
0–100mph: approx. 8.5–8.8 seconds
Top speed: 170mph
Standing ¼ mile (400m): approx. 11.8–12.1 seconds @ ~118–121mph

In-gear acceleration (est.:
30–50mph:
– 3rd gear: 2.1–2.4 seconds
– 4th gear: 2.9–3.4 seconds

50–70mph:
– 3rd gear: 2.6–3.1 seconds
– 4th gear: 3.8–4.5 seconds

60–80mph (4th gear): 3.9–4.7 seconds

Chassis, Suspension & Brakes

Bonded aluminium tub
Steel subframes front and rear
Glass-reinforced composite panels
Lightweight fixed roof

Front suspension:
Double wishbone
Eibach springs
Bilstein dampers

Rear suspension:
Double wishbone
Eibach springs
Bilstein dampers

Steering:
Hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Brakes:
Front: 350mm ventilated discs, four-piston AP Racing calipers
Rear: 332mm ventilated discs

Wheels:
Front: 17-inch forged alloy
Rear: 18-inch forged alloy

Tyres:
Front: 205/45 R17
Rear: 265/35 R18