A&Q about Lotus
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How has this not been posted yet? I looked around but didn't see it.
Finally. Lotus is sending its top-shelf hooch to the US, in the form of a superchargerd Exige S. The company anounced today that the near-supercar Exige is coming to the states in the form of a 220-hp version (a 16-percent lift from the base model). The coupe, which weighs in at 2,077 pounds, can get from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds (nearly a second faster than the base model) and to 100 mph in 11 seconds, under the command of a six-speed tranny. Top speed is 148 mph. The model also gets variable-revs cam switching, by way of its T4e engine control system. For you? $56,990. Operators are standing by.
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I saw the announcement posted on Leftlane News --
It was also posted on Moremonkey.com earlier today.
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2,077 lbs? You'll need the S/C!
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One of the above news releases says 218 hp, the other 220 hp. In any event, it's about a 10% bump, not exactly crazy-power, plus it's gained some weight (Altho I did just notice a bit of drool in the corner of my mouth).
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Looks great but does not leave me wanting it. I'm still happy to have the lighter Normally Aspirated Elise.
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I don't understand why only 220HP. The price is great, though.