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2014 Lotus Exige S owner review
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2014 Lotus Exige S Specifications
10.1L/100km
Not tested
About the 2014 Lotus Exige S
The 2014 Lotus Exige S is a rear-wheel drive two-door coupe that was released to the Australian market on 01/04/2013 classified as a . The Exige is regarded as a sports car built in United Kingdom with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $69,400.
The Exige is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 3.5L SUPERCHARGED V6 engine that has 257 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. LOTUS claims the Exige S uses 10.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 236g of CO2. It has a 42L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 416km per full tank.
The Exige measures 1129mm (44.4 inches) in height, 4084mm (160.8 inches) in length, 1802mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2370mm (93.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1153kg (2541.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Exige S comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 265/35 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
The 2014 Lotus Exige S has a 115mm ground clearance. It has a final gear ratio of 3.777.
The VIN number can be found on the Front Driver Side Chassis and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle. An example VIN number would be similar to SCCLHHSA&@HC00001.
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| Lotus Exige S Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | - |
| Used Price From Dealer | $69,400 |
| Trade-In Value | $60,400 |
| Series | - |
| Body Style | two-door coupe |
| Release date | 01/04/2013 |
| Discontinued date | 31/01/2015 |
| Drive type | RWD |
| VIN plate location | Front Driver Side Chassis |
| Compliance plate location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Example | SCCLHHSA&@HC00001 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Segment | Sports Car |
| Safety ANCAP rating | Not tested |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Lotus Exige S Engine Specifications | |
| Type | SUPERCHARGED MPFI |
| Size | 3456cc, 3.5L |
| Power @ RPM | 257kW @ 7000rpm (344.6 hp) |
| Torque @ RPM | 400Nm @ 4600rpm (295.0 lb-ft) |
| Cylinders | supercharged six-cylinder |
| Number of Valves | 24 |
| Valves | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Euro Rating | - |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Power/weight ratio | 222.9kw/tonne |
| Bore/stroke | 94mm × 83mm (3.7in × 3.3in) |
| Lotus Exige S Drivetrain and Wheels | |
| Transmission | Six-speed Manual |
| Drive type | rear-wheel drive |
| Steering type | RACK & PINION |
| Turning circle | - |
| Brake (front) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Brake (rear) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Front tyre & wheel size | 205/45 R17 - 7.5x17 |
| Rear tyre & wheel size | 265/35 R18 - 8.0x18 |
| Front suspension type | Double wishbone, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar |
| Lotus Exige S Fuel Specifications | |
| Fuel type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| Fuel tank capacity | 42L |
| Fuel consumption (combined average) | 10.1L / 100km |
| Fuel consumption city (average) | - |
| Fuel consumption highway (average) | - |
| Vehicle range | 415.8km (258.4 miles) |
| Emission standard | - |
| E10 compatible | - |
| CO2 emissions (combined) | 236g / 100km |
| CO2 emissions (city) | - |
| CO2 emissions (highway) | - |
| Lotus Exige S Dimensions | |
| Length | 4084mm (160.8 inches) |
| Width | 1802mm (70.9 inches) |
| Height | 1129mm (44.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2370mm (93.3 inches) |
| Front track | 1457mm (57.4 inches) |
| Rear track | 1506mm (59.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 115mm (4.5 inches) |
| Unladen weight | 1153kg (2541.9 lbs) |
| Gross Vehicle Mass | - |
| Gross Combination Mass | - |
| Lotus Exige S Towing Capacity | |
| Braked towing capacity | - |
| Unbraked towing capacity | - |
| Lotus Exige S Warranty | |
| Warranty length | 24 months |
| Warranty distance | Unlimited km |
| Lotus Exige S Servicing | |
| Service interval (km) | 15,000 km |
| Service interval (months) | 12 months |
| Lotus Exige S Options | |
| Standard Features |
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| Optional Features | - |