Lotus Exige V6 Cup Race Car Heading to America
Last year at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Lotus showed off its Exige S model featuring a supercharged V6 powerplant with 345-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. But it’s a new year, which means the British automaker has something else to show off.
In comes a lighter, track-ready variant of the Exige S that will be heading to America for racers ready to compete on the track. The Exige V6 Cup Car will be 200 lbs lighter than the standard Exige S model, and can hit 62-mph in 0.2 seconds quicker. And since it’s powered by the same 3.5-liter supercharged V6 as the factory counterpart, the top speed will remain limited to 174-mph.
But like similar Cup Cars offered by other automakers, Lotus has not only lightened the load but has equipped the Exige V6 Cup Car with suspension goods, aerodynamic pieces, a full roll cage, four- or six-point harnesses, removable steering wheel, and a fire extinguisher. Traction mode options include Touring, Sport, and Race, all controlled by the automaker’s standard performance management system.
Price? Americans will have to shell out close to $100,000 for the bare-bones Cup Car, but a full competition-ready version is available for $118,000. Both those prices do not include a 20-percent VAT tax, which makes the cars closer to around $120,000 and $140,000 respectively.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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