|
Price |
|
$84,990 |
Production |
|
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|
Engine |
1.8
liter inline-4 |
Weight |
1800
lbs |
|
Aspiration |
supercharger & intercooler |
Torque |
179
lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
|
HP |
252
hp @ 8000 rpm |
HP/Weight |
7.1
lbs per hp |
|
HP/Liter |
140
hp per liter |
0-100 mph |
under 9.8 seconds |
|
0-62 mph |
under 3.9 seconds |
Top Speed |
close to 160 mph |
(from Lotus Press
Release) Lotus Cars USA, the subsidiary of Lotus Cars in
North America, today unveiled the MY2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup.
Unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the 252 hp,
supercharged and intercooled sportscar is a completely
out-of-the-box track car with a specification designed to prepare
the budding driver for the grid at some of the finest and most
challenging circuits in North America.
Weight has been kept to
an ultra low 1800 pounds and the phenomenal power to weight ratio
has been further enhanced by increasing the power output from 243 hp
to 252 hp. Weight saving (or adding lightness!) has been achieved
through the effective use of lightweight materials and through the
eradication of all non-essential components such roof trim, carpets,
front mudflaps, central locking and bulkhead trim. Of course just
having fantastic power to weight doesn’t make a car a high performer
on the track, so the Lotus Sport Exige Cup has a list of standard
equipment that includes track only slick tires, uprated 4-piston
front brakes, adjustable dampers and adjustable anti-sway bar, the
latest SCCA-compliant roll cage, FIA approved Lotus Sport branded
driver’s seat with six-point driver harness (there is no passenger
seat) and a lightweight rear screen (instead of glass). The options
are even more race focused with a FIA approved 70 litre fuel cell,
air-jack system and level two stainless steel exhaust with de-cat
pipe, a plate type limited slip differential and Star Shield.
The Lotus Sport Exige
Cup is one of the quickest cars around a circuit. Key to this
incredible performance is the aerodynamic package, which produces
over 90 pounds of downforce at 100 mph increasing grip and
ultimately safety at higher speeds.
With a top speed of
close to 160 mph and a zero to 100 mph slingshot in just less than
9.8 seconds (the 60 mph sprint takes just under 3.9 seconds), the
MY2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup is the perfect partner to a serious
track day enthusiast. Even the most exotic supercars would struggle
to keep up! At a MSRP of just $84,990, plus options, delivery and
taxes, customer will have to queue on a first ordered, first
delivered basis.
Further details about
the Lotus Sport Exige Cup:
Engine
The supercharged and
intercooled engine in the Lotus Sport Exige Cup has a maximum power
output of 252 hp at 8000 rpm and a torque figure of approximately
179 lb-ft, at 7000 rpm. This vast amount of extra power and torque
now available means that the cam change between the low-speed cam
and the high-speed cam is variable to ensure that there is a smooth
and linear surge of power from low engine speeds all the way to the
maximum 8000 rpm. The Roots-type Eaton M62 supercharger (with a
sealed-for-life internal mechanism meaning that it does not require
the use of the engine’s oil) is run from the crankshaft and has an
integral bypass valve for part load operation. Charge air (air under
pressure from the supercharger) is cooled through an air-to-air
intercooler (the cooling air enters via the roof scoop) before being
fed into the engine itself. All charge air ducting has been kept as
short as possible with large diameter pipes making sure that the
bends in these ducts are not too tight, to the benefit of throttle
response and efficiency. Four high capacity injectors add additional
fuel under hard acceleration or high speed driving.
A sports-type clutch
plate and heavy duty clutch cover transfers the engine power and
torque to the lightweight C64 six-speed gearbox (with an aluminum
casing) – with the same perfectly spaced ratios as the Exige S. A
plate type limited slip differential is fitted as an option as is
the Lotus switchable traction control system (LTCS). The LTCS system
works through the engine, reducing power to maintain traction, is
active above 5 mph and operates much more quickly than many
brake-based systems.
An Accusump (engine oil
accumulator unit) is included in the whole package as an oil
reservoir backup for extreme track use ensuring that, under these
conditions, the engine oil pressure remains constant.
Twin oil coolers
complete the powertrain package.
Wheels and Tires
5-spoke lightweight
forged alloy wheels in silver are shod with Lotus specific Yokohama
slick tires to maximise grip and achieve the ride and handling
targets set by Lotus.
Brakes
The brake system
includes large diameter 308 mm 2-piece aluminum belled cross drilled
and
ventilated front discs and 282 mm cross-drilled and ventilated discs
at the rear, upgraded Pagid RS14 sports brake pads set into the
brake calipers (AP Racing two piece radially mounted, 4 piston at
the front and Brembo sliding at the rear), high grade silicone brake
fluid, stainless steel braided brake hoses all linked to the proven
Lotus track tuned servo-assisted four-channel ABS system that
enhances braking performance and minimising stopping distance
without taking over from the skill of the driver.
Suspension
Suspension is provided
by Öhlins springs and two-way adjustable dampers (which have 22
compression and 60 rebound settings and ride height adjustable
perches to reduce the ride height from 130 mm to 120 mm) and an
adjustable front anti-sway bar (five settings). Full instructions
and recommended settings are provided to allow customers to tailor
the handling characteristics of the car to their own requirements.
As the Lotus Sport Exige
Cup cars are modified for track use, a double shear track control
arm brace is provided to cope with the expected kerb abuse during
racing and hard track day driving.
Safety Equipment
The Lotus Sport Exige
Cup cars have the safety equipment that is expected for a track car
with 6-point seat belt harness on the driver’s side (with an FIA
approved Recaro / Lotus Sport seat) – there is no passenger seat.
The full roll cage is SCCA compliant and completing the additional
safety equipment is a mechanical ignition kill switch with cockpit
and external activation and a plumbed electrical fire suppression
system, again with cockpit and external activation.
Exhaust System
A “Level One” stainless
steel sports exhaust is fitted with the bifurcated exhaust pipes
exiting from the centre of the anodized-finished 3-piece rear
diffuser. A “Level Two” stainless steel exhaust with de-cat pipe is
a no cost option.
Option costs:
FIA approved 70 litre
fuel cell – $3095
Lotus Sport limited slip differential (plate type) – $1595
Lotus Traction Control System – $495
Air jack system (special conditions apply) – $5495
Air-conditioning – $2495
Metallic paint – $590
Lifestyle Paint – $1200
Star Shield protection – $995.
