Lotus Building 2 Competition Versions of the Exige

LotusLotusUnited Kingdom, 1952 > present68 models
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is building two track-focused versions of the ExigeLotus Exige Gen.3United Kingdom, 2012 > present16 versions
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- the Exige V6 Cup Track Day and Exige V6 Cup Competition. Both cars are based on the Exige SLotus Exige SUnited Kingdom, 2012 > present4 photos
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Both cars use a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 with 345hp and 400Nm of torque. It accelerates to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds and to 160km/h in 7.9 seconds with a 274km/h top speed. They use a six-speed transmission. Both cars weigh 1080kg. 

The cars come with Lotus Dynamic Performance Management with Touring, Sport and Race settings. They come with Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tires, new front splitter, rear diffuser and wing. They also have a multi-adjustable suspension, roll cage, 4- or 6-point harnesses, isolator switches, FIA-approved fire extinguisher, tow eyes, removable steering wheel and HANS-compliant race seats. 

Options include diamond cut wheels that are 17in in front and 18in in the rear, four-point passenger seat harnesses and air conditioning. 

Lotus will have the first 20 cars ready in March 2013, and the cars will be eligible to compete in Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Cup Europe, Lotus Cup Eastern Europe, Lotus Cup Italy, Lotus Cup Japan, and the Lotus Ladies Cup in Hungary.

Prices for the Track Day start at £62,99 and the Competition starts at £74,995. These prices include 20% UK VAT. Lotus has not announced pricing for the rest of the world yet. 

The US will also get the car, and it will be on display at Brands Hatch this weekend.