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Aggressive. Responsive. Supercharged. The Lotus Exige S is different from any other car you will have driven. It offers a unique blend of performance and excitement and bears all the hallmarks of a true racecar. As comfortable on the road as it is on the track, the Exige S has exceptional aerodynamics and mind-blowing road-holding. From pure racing heritage and an unprecedented motorsport history, to cutting edge technology and world-leading ride and handling, it’s in a league of its own. Its appearance says it all. It isn’t just a sportscar, it’s a racing car for road use.

Stepping into a Lotus is not just about getting into a new car, it’s about entering an exclusive world of automotive experience and knowledge spanning over half a century. Lotus’ founder, Colin Chapman, had one ambition: to build the best sportscars in the world. His philosophy of ‘Performance through lightweight’ ensured he realised that dream. This approach led to a series of groundbreaking technologies and innovations that ensured Lotus achieved a wealth of Formula 1 success. Senna, Fittipaldi, Clark, Hakkinen and Mansell all benefitted from this genius, as it helped propel them to the forefront of the racing world. To this day Lotus still uses the same Chapman philosophy to lead the world in innovative
design and outstanding performance.

The development of the Exige, as with every other Lotus, draws upon the deep, specialist engineering skills of the company. Lotus engineers constantly strive to refi ne and further improve the product to deliver the best possible experience to you, the driver. This is engineering at its most pure and focused. Every aspect of the development process has been examined and optimised to ensure relevance and applicability. The end result is fine engineering delivering a superior product that is honed to meet your needs.

A good example of this approach is the extruded and bonded aluminium chassis. Lotus has won many awards for the innovative techniques used in its construction. And for good reason. The extrusions that form the basis of the chassis produce an extremely rigid structure, essential for a vehicle with high cornering forces. Designed to be as light as possible, it also offers excellent
protection to the cabin occupants. This technique is also used to construct modern aircraft, so you can be sure that its structural integrity has been tested to the highest standards.

Our Vehicle Dynamics engineers are celebrated as being some of the best in the world. Many companies consult with Lotus engineers for expert advice on all aspects of ride and handling for their own vehicles. This global recognition finds its way into the Exige in its strongest form. The Exige S features a Lotus developed supercharged engine, utilising the latest VVTL-i technology, which when combined with the car’s lightweight chassis, delivers scintillating performance whilst retaining impressive fuel economy. The combination of the latest engine technology, unique Lotus engine controller (ECU) and electronic throttle control enables the Exige S to display impressive ‘green credentials’ with extremely low engine emissions figures.

Colin Chapman’s passion to create the best sportscars in the world using innovative technologies is key to each and every Lotus advancement. He didn’t want to use other people’s blueprints and concepts, he wanted to push the
parameters in new and exciting directions. The ongoing Lotus ideology of ‘Change the Rules’ runs throughout the company, from design and engineering to final construction.

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