Lotus Exige Base (2000) price & specs
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Overview
The 2000 Lotus Exige Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Exige is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $130,171 before on-road costs.
This Lotus Exige is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 132 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 171 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 36L fuel tank
The Lotus Exige measures 1201mm (47.3 inches) in height, 3761mm (148.1 inches) in length, 1730mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 724kg (1596.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Exige Base comes standard with 195/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,761 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,730 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,201 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 288 mm |
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Engine
Engine Bore: 80
Engine Cc: 1796
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Location: mid
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 89.3
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 9.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 36
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.7
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 219
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 136
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 177
Power Maximum Power Kw: 132
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 171
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Coupe
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Plastic
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1457
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 47.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1201
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 148.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3761
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.1
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1730
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1476
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2300
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1012
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 2231
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 724
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1596
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Suede
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Suede
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
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