(1999 model)
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Exige | Issued until | |
| Serie | Exige | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3761 mm / 148.1 in / 148.1 in | Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1201 mm / 47.3 in / 47.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 785 kg / 1731 lb / 1731 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2300 mm / 90.6 in / 90.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1457 mm / 57.4 in / 57.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1476 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Fuel capacity | 36 l / 8.0 UK gal / 9.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | K-Series | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.3 mm / 3.52 in / 3.52 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.90 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 134.2 kW / 182.5 hp / 182.5 hp at 7800 rpm / 7800 rpm / 7800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 172.0 Nm / 126.9 lbft / 126.9 lbft at 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 132.4 kW / 180.0 bhp / 180.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 100.2 kW/l / 2.232 bhp/cu in / 2.232 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.77 Nm/l / 0.838 lbft/cu in / 0.838 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.20 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 229.30 kW/ton / 311.76 bhp/ton / 311.76 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.DW.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Exige
