| General information |
| Brand | Lotus |
| Model | Exige |
| Generation | Exige I |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.8 i 16V (179 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2000 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 sec |
| Maximum speed |
219 km/h
136.08 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.4 kg/Hp, 229.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 179 Hp @ 7800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 99.7 Hp/l |
| Torque |
171 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
126.12 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
1795 cm3
109.54 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
89.3 mm
3.52 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
780 kg
1719.61 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
965 kg
2127.46 lbs. |
| Max load |
185 kg
407.86 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
115 l
4.06 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
40 l
10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3780 mm
148.82 in. |
| Width |
1720 mm
67.72 in. |
| Height |
1175 mm
46.26 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2300 mm
90.55 in. |
| Front track |
1454 mm
57.24 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1489 mm
58.62 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/40 R17; 245/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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