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2013 Lotus Exige V6 Cup

2013 Lotus Exige V6 Cup

2013 Lotus Exige V6 Cup

Having already got the motoring press hot under the collar with production of the road-going Exige S, we are turning up the temperature at this weekend’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch with the official launch of a new track-focused model: The Exige V6 Cup.

here are two variants: a Track Day version priced at £62,995* and a full-on Competition-spec car starting at £74,995*.

Performance hits 274km/h, 0-100 in 3.8 seconds, and 346hp kicked out from the 3.5 litre supercharged V6 behind the drivers’ seat. The Exige V6 Cup weighs in at 1080kg, and comes with Lotus Dynamic Performance Management, so you can switch the engine and traction settings between Touring, Sport and Race; Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres; aerodynamically optimized front splitter, rear diffuser and wing; multi-adjustable suspension; and race-ready kit such as a heavy-duty roll cage, 4 or 6-point harnesses, isolator switches, FIA-approved fire extinguisher, tow eyes, removable steering wheel and HANS-compliant race seats.

The first cars will roll off the production line in Hethel in December, with an allocation of 20 cars through to March 2013. In addition to hitting circuits the world over in various track days events, the Exige V6 Cup is intended for new and current Lotus Cup series including Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Cup Europe, Lotus Cup Eastern Europe, Lotus Cup Italy, Lotus Cup Japan, and the Lotus Ladies Cup (Hungary).

There will be a version for the USA which will be on display at Brands Hatch this weekend. The cars can be purchased through Lotus Cars’ dealer network and direct from Lotus Racing. * Prices include VAT @ 20%

Related: Lotus Race Car List / Lotus Current Lineup / All Lotus Models / Lotus News

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Specs & Performance

submitted by Richard Owen
type Racing Car
production 20
engine Toyota 2GR-FE V6
position Transverse, Mid Engine
aspiration Supercharged
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVTL-i
fuel feed Chain-Driven DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/dual VVTi
displacement 3456 cc / 210.90 in³
bore 94 mm / 3.7 in
stroke 83 mm / 3.3 in
power 257.3 kw / 345 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output 99.83 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 319.44 bhp per tonne
torque 400.0 nm / 295 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline 7000
body / frame Glass Reinforced Composite Body overBonded Aluminum Tub Chassis w/Rear Steel Subframe
driven wheels RWD
wheel type Forged Alloy
front tires Pirelli P-Zero Corsa
rear tires Pirelli P-Zero Corsa
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Unequal Wishbones w/Bilstein Gas Dampers, Eibach Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Unequal Wishbones w/Bilstein Gas Dampers, Eibach Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight 1080 kg / 2381 lbs
transmission Toyota C64 6-Speed Manual w/Lotus Shifter
gear ratios 3.54:1, 1.91:1, 1.41:1, 1.09:1, 0.97:1, 0.86:1
top speed ~273.53 kph / 170 mph
0 – 100 kph ~3.8 seconds
0 – 200 kph ~7.9 seconds