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    Lotus Exige S (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Lotus Exige S is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Lotus Exige is regarded as a sports car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $114,990 before on-road costs.

    This Lotus Exige is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 163 kW of power (at 7800 rpm) and 215 Nm of torque (at 5500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Lotus claims the Exige S uses 9.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 216g of CO2. It has a 44L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 484km per full tank

    The Lotus Exige measures 1163mm (45.8 inches) in height, 3797mm (149.5 inches) in length, 1727mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2300mm (90.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 935kg (2061.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Exige S comes standard with 195/45 R16 front tyres and 225/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 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

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    Dimensions

    3,797 mm
    1,727 mm
    1,163 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,797 mm
    Overall Width1,727 mm
    Overall Height1,163 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Supercharger

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 216

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 80
    Engine (cc): 1796
    Compression Ratio: 11.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 2zz-Ge
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 89.3
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.6
    Main Capacity (L): 44
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.3
    Acceleration 0 to 60 mph: 4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
    Maximum Speed (mph): 148

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 221
    Maximum Power (kW): 163
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 170
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 215
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Code: C64
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    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 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

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: Lotus

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Spoiler

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 112

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 57.4
    Front Track (mm): 1457
    Overall Height (in): 45.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1163
    Overall Length (in): 149.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3797
    Overall Width (in): 68
    Overall Width (mm): 1727
    Rear Track (in): 59.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1507
    Wheelbase (in): 90.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2300

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    External Colour: red
    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 935
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2061

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4
    Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Floor Mats

    Material: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Alloy

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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