GTP Cool Wall: 2000-2002 Lotus Exige

[Wiegert]

2000-2002 Lotus Exige nominated by @All Your Base

Body Style: 2-door coupé
Engine: 1.8L Rover K-Series naturally-aspirated I4
Power: 177-192 hp
Torque: 146 ft-lbs
Weight: 780 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
The Series 1 Exige was launched in 2000 with a naturally aspirated 1.8 L Rover K-Series engine in VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) tune. It produces 177 hp at 7,800 rpm in standard form. There was also a "track spec" version with 192 hp available. The car has a five-speed manual gearbox and a claimed top speed of 136 mph (219 km/h). The Exige achieved 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, while 0–100 km/h (62 mph) was achieved in 4.9 seconds.

The Series 1 Exige used the round, less aggressive headlights of the first generation Elise, although the Elise was updated soon after the introduction of the Exige. 604 Series 1 Exiges were produced from 2000 to 2002, and it was replaced by the Series 2 in 2004.​

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[Joey D]

I liked the 2nd gen's looks better, but this is still pretty cool.

 

[Famine]

The Elise is cool because it's a small, cute convertible. The Exige is uncool because it looks like a track day bro kit car.

 

[Michelin Man]

Always preferred the looks of the S1 Elise, which I maintain is the best gen of Elise. And the S1 Exige is much the same in that regard, and absolute pocket rocket with great looks in my opinion. Plus it's very rare, more so than it's successors, and they're hardly everywhere, so brownie points there.

Overall, Super Cool.

 

[Tornado]

Lotus MOTORSPORT Elise

 

[marcvic]

The Elise is cool because it's a small, cute convertible. The Exige is uncool because it looks like a track day bro kit car.

I have a feeling Clarkson would approve this response:tup:

I gave the Hammond answer: cool.

 

[Michelin Man]

Lotus MOTORSPORT Elise

To be fair, the Motorsport Elise is a different model to the Exige entirely. The Motorsport Elise is a homolgation special if you will, of the Elise, built by Lotus for a one-make Lotus Championship; The AutoBytel Lotus Championship. The Motorsport Elise is a precursor to the Exige if you will, with just 65 original ones being built if I remember correctly (?) , and wasn't road legal originally.

 

[GTP_Ingram]

Love it. Not cool.

 

[Mike458]

Looks awesome and I think would drive even more awesomester.

SZ.

 

[Epic B]

The Series 1 Elise and Exige look way better than the later ones.

 

[Stotty]

The original and the best. But not cool.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Extreme track day bro!

Uncool.

 

[MisterWaffles]

Reminds me of the Motorsports Elise from the old days of Gran Turismo. It's quite a good driver's car too.

SZ