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That's right there's a new version of the Exige on the way with over 240bhp by way of a supercharger on the toyota engine, and Ariel Atom style adjustable suspension. However at 930kgs it weighs nearly 150kg's more than a standard Elise, for gawd's sake it even has air-conditioning - Colin Chapman is turning in his grave. And the thing costs £45k - what a ripoff, even if you wanted one there's only 50 being made and they're all sold so hard cheese.
Other Lotus's in the pipeline: 1300kg v8 turbo Esprit due 2007 (better), and late this year we're getting a singleseater elise based track car using this same engine, but in a 600kg car - much better https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png Mark |
I want a 65 lotus sprite.
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More horsepower and more weight: the current trend in automobile design and manufacturing.
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[quote name='Dysfnctnl85' date='Jun 29 2005, 06:01 PM']More horsepower and more weight: the current trend in automobile design and manufacturing.
[snapback]732069[/snapback] [/quote] Yeah, I guess it's been going on since cars have been around, it's just unfortunate to see it happening to Lotus who's whole philosophy is lightness. Mark |
yea, it is disappointing that its gaining weight like that... a supercharger will add a little, but not that much, and who the hell would use AC in a car like the Exige.
Didnt they make a one-off v6 powered Exige with like 400 hp? I think I remember reading about that in CAR |
saw it on top gear last night
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[quote name='93 R1' date='Jun 30 2005, 08:28 AM']saw it on top gear last night
[snapback]732401[/snapback] [/quote] That's the original Exige. |
I prefer the Elise. Thats a cool little car.
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[quote name='sweet7' date='Jun 30 2005, 03:34 PM']I prefer the Elise. Thats a cool little car.
[snapback]732601[/snapback] [/quote] Seconded. |
Lotus Elise + SRT4 motor or 4g63t...mmmmmmmm.
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