Especificaciones y análisis del Lotus Exige
Power
350HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
10.1l/100
Emissions
236g/km
0-100 km/h
4s
Top Speed
274km/h
Weight
1251kg
Price
75,589€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
- L
40 L
257.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lotus Exige S V6 · 350 CV (2012)
General description
The 2012 Lotus Exige S V6 is not just a car, it's a statement of intent, the materialization of Colin Chapman's philosophy taken to a new level of power. With its 350-horsepower supercharged V6 engine, this Exige represents a quantum leap for the model, merging Lotus's legendary agility with a breathtaking brute force.
Driving experience
Driving this Exige is a visceral and addictive experience. The mechanical howl of the supercharger right behind your head, the instant throttle response, and unfiltered steering that transmits every texture of the asphalt create an almost telepathic man-machine connection. Every corner becomes a joyful challenge, and the brutal acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds pins you to the seat with a force that redefines your perception of speed.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a direct consequence of aerodynamic necessity. It is low, menacingly wide, and sculpted by the wind. The imposing rear wing and aggressive diffuser are not ornaments; they are tools to generate downforce. Entering its spartan cabin is like accessing a cockpit, a space designed for a single purpose: pure driving, without superfluous distractions.
Technology and features
The technology of the Exige S V6 moves away from screens and assistants to focus on chassis and engine engineering. Its greatest feat is the extruded and bonded aluminum chassis, a masterpiece of lightness and rigidity. The engine, of Toyota origin but heavily modified by Lotus, and the Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) system are the only concessions to modern electronics, allowing the driver to choose between different driving modes to tame the beast.
Competition
In its time, it competed with sports cars that sought a similar balance between performance and purity, such as the Porsche Cayman R or the Alfa Romeo 4C. While the Porsche offered superior refinement and the Alfa Romeo played the card of Italian design and a carbon chassis, the Lotus remained the most radical and communicative of the group, the ultimate road-legal track weapon.
Conclusion
The Lotus Exige S V6 is an ode to analog motoring, a machine created to thrill and challenge the driver in equal measure. It is not a car for daily use; it is a precision instrument to be enjoyed on mountain roads or a racetrack. It is proof that true driving excitement comes not from luxury, but from purity, lightness, and an unadulterated connection with the mechanics.