2009 Exige 260
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11-18-2008 | 12:39 PM
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2009 Exige 260
I Just got this in an e-mail from LOTUS. I can order a car so if any one out there wants one of these 50 very special 257 HP Exige 260's ...Let me know and I'll e-mail you the public ordering guide in a pdf format...I am sure they will all be specified and done in a very short time so here's your chance. Cheers.
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Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is please to announce the “Lotus Exige 260”. This latest variant of the renounced Exige lineup takes the Lotus engineering philosophy of “Performance through Lightweight” to the extreme for the street. With a substantial increase in horsepower, the generous use of carbon fiber components and the elimination of several non-essential items from this vehicle, performance and handling are taken to new heights.
Planned production for the North American spec. Lotus Exige 260 is currently set at 50 units. Vehicles will be identically equipped, with the only options being exterior color and StarShield.
QUOTE:
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is please to announce the “Lotus Exige 260”. This latest variant of the renounced Exige lineup takes the Lotus engineering philosophy of “Performance through Lightweight” to the extreme for the street. With a substantial increase in horsepower, the generous use of carbon fiber components and the elimination of several non-essential items from this vehicle, performance and handling are taken to new heights.
Planned production for the North American spec. Lotus Exige 260 is currently set at 50 units. Vehicles will be identically equipped, with the only options being exterior color and StarShield.
Last edited by Adrian; 11-18-2008 at 01:09 PM.
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11-20-2008 | 11:57 AM
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of course 
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11-20-2008 | 01:48 PM
Watch this space.
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11-20-2008 | 10:37 PM
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more details here
Full Press Release
Full Press Release
LA Auto Show:
LOTUS LAUNCHES LIGHTER, MORE POWERFUL EXIGE 260
November 20, 2008
With a 17 hp bump in power and the removal of 50 lbs of weight, Lotus has once again improved upon the Exige. It’s actually hard to believe this car can get any better.
The new model will weigh just 2,020 lbs thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber parts, including carbon for the front splitter, roof panel, rear engine cover, front access panels, side air intake ducts, rear spoiler, sill covers and even the top of the dash.
Lotus didn’t stop there, however, switching out many other parts on the car for lighter versions. These include a lightweight “motorsports” battery, lighter 12-spoke forged alloy wheels, a revised rear engine subframe, a lightweight flywheel, alloy piping for the supercharger and intercooler and a composite bulkhead panel that replaces the rear window.
The removal of weight will be even more noticeable with the addition of 17 more horsepower, which brings the total to 257 (260 PS). All 257 hp are available at a loft 8000 rpm and torque of 174 ft-lbs comes on at 6000 rpm.
As expected the price has also increased, to $74, 995, but it’s a small price to pay for a machine that is this capable.
LOTUS LAUNCHES LIGHTER, MORE POWERFUL EXIGE 260
November 20, 2008
With a 17 hp bump in power and the removal of 50 lbs of weight, Lotus has once again improved upon the Exige. It’s actually hard to believe this car can get any better.
The new model will weigh just 2,020 lbs thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber parts, including carbon for the front splitter, roof panel, rear engine cover, front access panels, side air intake ducts, rear spoiler, sill covers and even the top of the dash.
Lotus didn’t stop there, however, switching out many other parts on the car for lighter versions. These include a lightweight “motorsports” battery, lighter 12-spoke forged alloy wheels, a revised rear engine subframe, a lightweight flywheel, alloy piping for the supercharger and intercooler and a composite bulkhead panel that replaces the rear window.
The removal of weight will be even more noticeable with the addition of 17 more horsepower, which brings the total to 257 (260 PS). All 257 hp are available at a loft 8000 rpm and torque of 174 ft-lbs comes on at 6000 rpm.
As expected the price has also increased, to $74, 995, but it’s a small price to pay for a machine that is this capable.
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11-22-2008 | 03:25 PM
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I set up a poll on Lotustalk to see what the members would choose for color as I have an allocation to build one right now..so far they are voting for Chrome Orange. I think Isotope Green would be really cool
Lotus Exige 2009 260 'S' - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community
Cheers.
