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    2008 Lotus Exige

    New from

    $99,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.4 - 9.1 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Exige

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Lotus Exige is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $99,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $114,990 for the S.

    There are 2 variants of the Exige available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (141kW/181Nm) and 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (163kW/215Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Exige is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    161.14 - 174.33 kW/t
    78.77 kW/t
    188.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.4 - 9.1 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Price
    $99,990 - $114,990
    $52,900
    $426,100
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    2008 Lotus Exige Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$99,990

    S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$114,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Lotus Exige Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$149,500$209,990
    2020$139,500$159,990
    2019$139,500$159,990
    2018$134,500$139,990
    2017$134,500$139,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Lotus Exige Pricing

    2008 Lotus Exige Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Exige

    Base

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Plastic
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Lotus
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 161.14
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1457
      • Overall Height (mm): 1201
      • Overall Length (mm): 3761
      • Overall Width (mm): 1730
      • Rear Track (mm): 1476
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 80
      • Co2 Level (combined): 208
      • Compression Ratio: 10.5
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1796
      • Engine Code: 2zz-ge
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Mid
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 36
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • 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 Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Adjustable Anti Roll Bar
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • 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
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Code: C64
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 24
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 875
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    S

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 174.33
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 112
      • Overall Height (mm): 1163
      • Overall Length (mm): 3797
      • Overall Width (mm): 1727
      • Rear Track (mm): 1507
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 216
      • Compression Ratio: 11.5
      • Compressor: Supercharger
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 60 Mph: 4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 148
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 221
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 215
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 170
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5500
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 935
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Plastic
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 161.14
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1201
      • Overall Length (mm): 3761
      • Overall Width (mm): 1730
      • Rear Track (mm): 1476
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 208
      • Compression Ratio: 10.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 36
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 181
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6800
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Adjustable Anti Roll Bar
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 875
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
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    2008 Lotus Exige Dimensions

    1201mm
    1730mm
    3761mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Lotus Exige Dimensions

    2008 Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Exige

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Exige is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Lotus ExigeFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    See all Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

    2008 Lotus Exige Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Exige?

    The Lotus Exige offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Lotus Exige FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Exige is the Base that starts from $99,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Exige is the S that starts from $114,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Exige is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and S.

    The largest Lotus Exige is the Base which measures 1730mm wide, 3761mm in length and sits 1201mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Exige is the S which has 163kW of power from its 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Lotus Exige is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lotus Exige is the S which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Exige uses Premium Unleaded.

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