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The Lotus Exige S is a supercar with a two-door, rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration created by Julian Thomson and Richard Rackman. It remained in the production lines of Hethel, England, from 2007 to 2013. This exotic-looking roadster runs with a supercharged V6 1.8L DOHC VVTL engine delivering 350PS of maximum power with 400 Nm of torque. It uses a 6-speed manual transmission from stock and accelerates from 0-60 Mph in 3.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 170 Mph. The Exige S excels in three attributes: reduced weight, higher performance, and top-notch aerodynamics.
The Lotus Exige S holds a current market value of around $52,000, representing an opportunity for any enthusiast of fast and unfamiliar racecars. It comes out of the factory with 195/50/R16 stock tires on the front and 225/45/R17 on the back, supported by a standard stiffer suspension system and cross-drilled brake discs for stopping power. It has a curb weight of around 2000 Lbs and combined fuel consumption of 11.4L/100 Km. The interior is ultimately race-inspired with no fancy traction control systems, no over-the-top luxuries, and no boosting steering. The Lotus Exige S is made for those who want to experience a raw, action-driving day on the tracks without breaking the bank.
Rank
horsepower
218
WEIGHT KG
935
Power to Weight
0.23
CURRENT VALUE
$62,500
Tire
OEM Specs
engine Description
1,796 cc (1.8 L) I4, DOHC with VVTL-i
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
4.1 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
238
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$62,000
gearbox
6-SPEED, CLOSE RATIO WITH SINGLE-PLATE DRY CLUTCH
torque
216 N.M
Model Years
2005-2013
Compare to
Popular Lotus Exige S Series 2 Mods by Level
From 19 documented buildsTrendsLotus Exige S2 owners commonly upgrade to Toyo R888R tires, Öhlins or Nitron coilovers, and Ferodo DS2500 pads. Builds escalate with Yokohama A052s, Nitron Clubsport suspension, and Carbotech XP8 brakes, often paired with KT280 tunes. Full race setups feature Hoosier A7s, Nitron Singles, and Honda K24 or VF Supercharger conversions.
Medium
OEM Pace+1.5% 12 builds
Tires
Toyo Proxes R888R2· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R1· Hankook Ventus F2001· Yokohama Advan A0481· Nankang AR-11
Suspension
BWR Sway Bar1· Penske Double Adjustable Shocks1· Nitron Coilovers1· Nitron Race 46mm Coilovers1· Nitron Fast Road1
Brakes
Ferodo DS25002· Carbotech Brake Pads1· AP Racing 4 Piston Front Brake Kit1· PFC 06/011· Ferodo DS30001
Intake/Exhaust
Lotus Sports Stage 3 Muffler3· TRD Airbox1· Larini Group B Exhaust1· Reverie Air Box1· Larini Manifold1
Power/Tune
Bemani Supercharger1· Bemani 102 Octane Tune1
Drivetrain
Cusco 1.5 Way LSD3· Blackwatch Lightweight Flywheel2· ACT HD/SS Clutch2· Blackwatch Racing Transmission Rebuild1· Innovative 85A Engine Mounts1
Wheels
Lotus Cup 260 Forged Wheels1
Other
Lotus Motorsport Fuel Tank1· Lotus Motorsport Oil Pan1· BOE Motor Mounts1· BOE Front and Rear Motor Mounts1
Heavy
OEM Pace+2.9% 3 builds
Tires
Yokohama Advan A0521· Toyo Proxes R888R1· Yokohama Advan A0481
Suspension
Nitron Clubsport1
Brakes
Carbotech XP81
Intake/Exhaust
TRD Airbox1· Larini Group B Exhaust1
Power/Tune
KT280 Tune1
Wheels
Lotus Cup 260 Forged Wheels1
Other
Lotus Motorsport Fuel Tank1· Lotus Motorsport Oil Pan1
Race
OEM Pace+6.7% 2 builds
Tires
Hoosier A71
Suspension
Nitron Single1
Power/Tune
Honda K24 Swap1· VF Supercharger Kit1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:07.5 | Bondurant-Radford Racing School | Race | 01 Mar, 2021 | 06 Nov, 2021 | -4.4s | +6.35% | |||
| 1:21.0 | CIRCUIT DE CLASTRES (CW) | Light | 16 May, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | -3.36s | +4.19% | |||
| 1:34.8 | Oulton Park (Island) | Heavy | 25 Jun, 2017 | 15 Feb, 2026 | -3.85s | +4.04% | |||
| 1:05.8 | Grandsport Speedway (1.4 Miles CW) | Medium | 30 Jan, 2026 | 15 Feb, 2026 | -2.53s | +3.84% | |||
| 1:12.6 | Champion Motor Speedway M1 Concourse | Race | 12 Oct, 2017 | 11 Nov, 2022 | -2.59s | +3.55% | |||
| 2:03.2 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | Medium | 19 Sep, 2009 | 03 Dec, 2022 | -3.8s | +3.10% | |||
| 1:58.2 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 11 May, 2023 | 11 Aug, 2024 | -3.21s | +2.73% | |||
| 58.4 | Spa Nishiura Motor Park (CW) | Medium | 21 Feb, 2014 | 15 Nov, 2025 | -1.59s | +2.73% | |||
| 1:25.5 | Tazio Nuvolari Circuit (CW) | Race | 04 Jul, 2021 | 24 Feb, 2026 | -1.45s | +1.63% | |||
| 1:18.0 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Medium | 22 Aug, 2022 | 05 Sep, 2022 | -1.27s | +1.62% | |||
| 2:42.5 | Bedford Autodrome (GT Circuit) | Heavy | 26 Feb, 2022 | 15 Nov, 2022 | -2.5s | +1.49% | |||
| 7:38.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 11 Oct, 2021 | 27 Feb, 2026 | -6.17s | +1.31% | |||
| 58.7 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) | Race | 16 Mar, 2021 | 24 Aug, 2022 | -0.81s | +1.31% | |||
| 1:57.8 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Medium | 16 Oct, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -1.47s | +1.26% | |||
| 1:15.4 | Achna Speedway | Stock | 26 Jan, 2014 | 14 Feb, 2026 | -0.74s | +1.01% | |||
| 59.6 | Spa Nishiura Motor Park (CW) | Medium | 24 Jan, 2014 | 15 Nov, 2025 | -0.58s | +0.98% | |||
| 1:35.4 | Anneau du Rhin (3.7 KM) | Heavy | 02 Apr, 2023 | 18 Aug, 2024 | -0.77s | +0.80% | |||
| 2:29.0 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Medium | 18 Dec, 2016 | 19 Jan, 2026 | -0.85s | +0.58% | |||
| 1:52.9 | Circuit Zandvoort | Heavy | 11 Apr, 2023 | 10 May, 2023 | -0.57s | +0.50% | |||
| 7:53.0 | Nürburgring (Nordschleife) | Stock | 13 Sep, 2013 | 25 Sep, 2021 | -1.89s | +0.41% | |||
| 1:33.4 | Croft Circuit | Heavy | 25 Jun, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.35s | +0.37% | |||
| 1:38.3 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Race | 19 Nov, 2023 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.33s | +0.33% | |||
| 1:24.2 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) | Medium | 06 Dec, 2016 | 06 Aug, 2021 | -0.19s | +0.24% | |||
| 1:29.7 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Heavy | 07 Sep, 2023 | 20 Jul, 2024 | -0.18s | +0.21% | |||
| 1:23.3 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Light | 22 Jun, 2025 | 19 Jul, 2025 | -0.13s | +0.16% | |||
| 1:19.7 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Heavy | 01 Aug, 2022 | 02 Oct, 2024 | -0.07s | +0.10% | |||
| 2:46.4 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Heavy | 30 Mar, 2023 | 28 Nov, 2023 | -0.13s | +0.08% | |||
| 1:39.9 | Road Atlanta | Light | 01 Sep, 2022 | 25 Sep, 2024 | -0.05s | +0.06% | |||
| 1:18.3 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Fabi) | Light | 01 Jan, 2017 | 22 Jan, 2026 | — | -0.01% | |||
| 1:33.6 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Medium | 11 May, 2023 | 01 May, 2024 | +0.01s | -0.02% | |||
| 1:35.7 | Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | Light | 30 Aug, 2021 | 20 Jul, 2022 | +0.01s | -0.02% | |||
| 1:42.0 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 17 Jul, 2009 | 14 Jan, 2026 | +0.31s | -0.31% | |||
| 1:11.2 | Autobahn Country Club (North Circuit) | Heavy | 04 Jun, 2022 | 23 Jun, 2022 | +0.26s | -0.38% | |||
| 1:01.3 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 30 Nov, -0001 | 16 Mar, 2026 | +0.35s | -0.58% | |||
| 2:25.7 | Silverstone (GP) | Heavy | 23 Mar, 2022 | 27 Nov, 2022 | +1.17s | -0.80% | |||
| 1:07.5 | Barbagallo Raceway/Wanneroo Raceway | Medium | 13 Feb, 2022 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +0.55s | -0.83% | |||
| 7:56.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 30 Oct, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.14s | -0.86% | |||
| 1:26.4 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) | Light | 23 Feb, 2025 | 19 Jul, 2025 | +0.72s | -0.86% | |||
| 2:16.9 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 CW) | Light | 26 May, 2025 | 19 Jul, 2025 | +1.53s | -1.15% | |||
| 1:29.8 | Harris Hill Raceway (CW) | Light | 29 Sep, 2008 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +1.13s | -1.30% | |||
| 1:29.1 | Goodwood Circuit | Heavy | 02 May, 2021 | 15 Nov, 2022 | +1.23s | -1.38% | |||
| 1:29.0 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Light | 05 May, 2012 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.26s | -1.46% | |||
| 2:37.3 | Road America (Current) | Medium | 10 Jul, 2025 | 05 Aug, 2025 | +2.51s | -1.62% | |||
| 1:48.9 | Tor Poznan | Medium | 19 Sep, 2022 | 19 Sep, 2024 | +1.81s | -1.68% | |||
| 1:58.4 | Circuit Zandvoort | Medium | 14 Jul, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.98s | -1.70% | |||
| 2:45.6 | Autobahn Country Club (Full Circuit) | Heavy | 05 Jun, 2022 | 13 Oct, 2024 | +2.83s | -1.72% | |||
| 8:03.3 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Heavy | 25 Jun, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +9.64s | -1.98% | |||
| 2:53.0 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Medium | 30 Sep, 2011 | 25 May, 2022 | +3.45s | -2.03% | |||
| 2:54.0 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Medium | 18 Mar, 2018 | 16 Mar, 2022 | +4.29s | -2.51% | |||
| 2:15.3 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | Light | 26 May, 2025 | 19 Jul, 2025 | +3.33s | -2.55% | |||
| 1:23.1 | Putnam Park Road Course | Light | 08 Aug, 2008 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +2.15s | -2.69% | |||
| 1:55.9 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) | Medium | 12 Sep, 2020 | 16 Jun, 2022 | +3.26s | -2.83% | |||
| 1:25.6 | Anneau du Rhin (3 KM competition) | Medium | 07 Apr, 2022 | 22 Oct, 2024 | +2.43s | -2.88% | |||
| 1:59.8 | Bilster Berg | Medium | 08 Aug, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.41s | -2.90% | |||
| 8:03.7 | Nürburgring (Nordschleife) | Medium | 22 Jul, 2018 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +15.92s | -3.32% | |||
| 57.3 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Medium | 05 Aug, 2022 | 14 Jan, 2026 | +1.84s | -3.35% | |||
| 1:56.0 | Brainerd International Raceway - BIR (Donnybrooke CW) | Heavy | 16 Jul, 2022 | 04 Oct, 2024 | +4.07s | -3.49% | |||
| 2:52.1 | Ozark International Raceway | Medium | 08 May, 2025 | 17 May, 2025 | +6.55s | -3.83% | |||
| 55.9 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Race | 10 Feb, 2018 | 20 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 8:31.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Stock | 20 Sep, 2010 | 21 Nov, 2021 | +19.12s | -3.85% | |||
| 1:35.0 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Medium | 31 May, 2022 | 09 Jun, 2022 | +3.63s | -3.86% | |||
| 2:16.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 27 May, 2023 | 28 May, 2023 | — | ||||
| 2:54.9 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Heavy | 31 Jul, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +7.75s | -4.44% | |||
| 1:48.6 | Barber Motorsports Park | Light | 04 Jun, 2009 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.78s | -4.52% | |||
| 1:42.0 | Circuit de Lédenon | Medium | 25 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.65s | -4.65% | |||
| 2:04.8 | TT Circuit Assen | Light | 09 Sep, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +5.74s | -4.73% | |||
| 1:31.4 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Medium | 24 Sep, 2024 | 29 Jan, 2026 | +4.41s | -4.92% | |||
| 1:43.0 | Motorsport Park Hastings | Medium | 12 Jul, 2019 | 19 Jul, 2022 | +5.03s | -4.98% | |||
| 2:52.0 | Autobahn Country Club (Full Circuit) | Medium | 06 Jun, 2024 | 11 Jun, 2024 | — | ||||
| 1:43.9 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 20 Oct, 2020 | 23 Dec, 2022 | +5.33s | -5.18% | |||
| 3:02.0 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Light | 03 Oct, 2017 | 09 Nov, 2021 | +9.88s | -5.59% | |||
| 1:02.6 | Autódromo Las Vizcachas | Medium | 01 Dec, 2018 | 19 May, 2026 | +3.39s | -5.94% | |||
| 1:46.2 | Anneau du Rhin (3.7 KM) | Medium | 25 Jul, 2020 | 09 Jun, 2022 | +7.13s | -6.79% |
Top Modified Exige S Series 2
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 (w/R6) | Andre Klebleyev | Race | 400 | 40 R7 | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -9.03s |
| 2008 (w/ADVANRac) | Ilkka Suominen - The Lotus Honda Exige | Race | — | 1 ADVAN Racing Slick | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -7.01s |
| 2007 (w/AR1) | Track__Dan | Race | — | 100 AR-1 | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -5.01s |
| 2007 | John Bell | Medium | — | 100 Victra RC-1 | — | -4.65s |
| 2007 (w/RE71R) | Aaron Byram | Race | 280 | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 195/50/16 | -4.58s |
| 2007 (w/R888R) | Chris Hill | Heavy | 375 | 100 R888R | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -3.7s |
| 2007 (w/PZeroCor) | Stéph B | Light | — | 60 P Zero Corsa | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -3.5s |
| 2007 | Robin Ainscough | Medium | 275 | 40 R6 | 205/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -2.97s |
| 2007 (w/PZC) | pspencer127 | Race | 218 | 60 P Zero Corsa | 195/50/16 / 225/45/17 | -2.93s |
| 2007 (w/A052) | Rob Spoel | Heavy | 218 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 195/50/16 | -1.57s |