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2001 Lotus Exige
The 2001 Lotus Exige is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $120,000.
There is 1 variant of the Exige available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2001.
The 2001 Exige was offered with a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
The Lotus Exige is only available with a motor that produces 132kW and 171Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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Lotus Exige
2001 Lotus Exige
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2001 Lotus Exige
Dimensions
3,780 mm
1,720 mm
1,175 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,780 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 288 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2001 Lotus Exige
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Exige is the base variant that starts from $120,000.
See all Lotus Exige PricingThe most expensive Lotus Exige is the base variant that starts from $130,171.
See all Lotus Exige PricingThe largest Lotus Exige is the base variant which measures 1730mm wide, 3761mm in length and sits 1201mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Exige is the base variant which has 132kW of power and 171nm of torque.
The Lotus Exige is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Exige is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1012 kg.
The Lotus Exige uses Unleaded Petrol.
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