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Lotus Exige

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.23 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 189.6 PS (187.0 bhp) (139.4 kW) @ 7800 rpm
0-50 mph 4.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 14.30 s
0-100 km/h 5.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 237 km/h (147 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 204.15 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 180.0 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm) @ 6800 rpm
bmep 1259.4 kPa (182.7 psi)
Specific torque 100.22 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 2ZZ-GE
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 449 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2300 mm
wheelbase 90.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3797 mm
Length (inches) 149.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1727 mm
Width (inches) 68 in
Height (milimeters) 1159 mm
Height (inches) 45.6 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 916 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2019 lb
Weight distribuiton 37.10 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 40 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.420
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/50 R 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 4.53

General information

RAC rating 16.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2003 Lotus Exige PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2003

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