Lotus Exige - 2006

[.RJ]

Exige Compared to Elise
While the Elise and Exige use the same engine, chassis and gearbox, the Exige carries a higher level of standard equipment.

Key Exige differences
- Optional Elise Lotus Sport Suspension is standard
on Exige
- Forged wheels, stiffer springs and shocks
- Aerodynamic bodywork package
- Generates much greater downforce
- Greater downforce equals higher cornering
speeds
- Only produced with a hardtop
- Hardtop required to manage airflow to the
rear wing
- Body panels are produced using a 'hand-lay'
method
- Elise panels are formed under pressure in a
special Lotus molding process

Bodywork
- All CRP (Composite Reinforced Plastic) panels are produced using the 'hand-lay' method
- Gas strut engine cover support (internal release mechanism)



Standard Equipment
Exterior
- Matte black forged alloy wheels
- Front: 6.5JX 16, Rear: 7.5JX 17
- Yokohama Advan A048 tires
- Front: 195/50R 16, Rear: 225/45R 17
- Aero Package
- Black front splitter, side scoops,
rear wing and rear diffuser
- Hardtop
- Engine bay cover
- Black mesh trim
- Front brake ducts, radiator outlet
and engine bay outlets
- Lotus Sport Suspension
- ABS brakes with servo assist
- Cross-drilled ventilated brake discs
- Central twin exhaust
- Twin oil coolers
- Daytime running lights
- LED Taillights with integrated reflectors Interior
- Black cloth sport seats
- Probax anatomical padding
- Black cloth door panels
- Black carpet foot mats
- Aluminum trim
- gear knob & handbrake sleeve
- manual window winders
- Air conditioning
- Airbags (driver and passenger)
- Alarm system with remote locking
- Leather trimmed steering wheel
- Interior trunk release
- Sound system
- Radio and single CD
- 4 speakers


Optional Equipment
Touring Pack $1,350
- Same as Elise except for insulated soft-top

Contains:
- Full leather/perforated trim in black leather only
- Electric windows
- Upgraded radio with single CD player and MP3 capability
- Full carpet set
- Interior stowage net
- Additional sound deadening on body and chassis

Air-Conditioning Delete $250
- Heater unit replaces the standard air conditioning system
- Same controls except for buttons for air conditioner or recirculation are removed
- Deletion of the A/C system saves about 20 lbs.

Limited Slip Differential with Lotus Traction Control $1,790
- Torque-sensing limited slip differential designed to distribute power more evenly between the rear tires
- Reduces tendency to spin the inside rear tire when exiting low speed corners under heavy
acceleration
- Allows more aggressive acceleration out of low speed corners in autocross competition

Lotus Traction Control $495
- Modulates power through Engine Control Module in order to maximize grip
- Includes a console mounted switch to disable the system

Track Pack
Adjustable suspension components for the ultimate in set up $2,495
- Adjustable Bilstein dampers with remote front reservoirs and threaded spring perches. Compression
and rebound are adjusted together with a single knob
- 5 way adjustable front sway bar for tuning roll stiffness
- Rear track link to stiffen rear suspension pick up points for improved control of suspension alignment
under hard cornering


Interior Trim

Sport seat is standard
- Black cloth standard
- Black leather is optional with the Touring Pack
- Elise seat base with revised backrest
- Features harness cut-outs and larger wings

ProBax padding
- Developed with NuBax
- Features new anatomical padding with multi-density
foams
- Foams contoured and strategically placed to reduce
seat pressure, enhance comfort and improve seated
posture
- Upholds the natural curve of the spine and allows
tendons and ligaments, instead of muscles, to
support the spine.
- Also provides isolation from vibration that may
contribute to back pain
- Better anatomical support allows lumbar adjustment
to be deleted
Paint Color Range for 2006
Standard
- Ardent Red
- British Racing Green
Metallic
- Arctic Silver (modified)
- Storm Titanium (modified)
- Starlight Black
- Auberaine Purple
- Nightfall Blue
- Magnetic Blue
- Polar Blue
- Racing Green (modified)
- Canyon Red (new)
- Solar Yellow (new)
Lifestyle
- Aspen White (new)
- Chili Red (new)
- Chrome Orange
- Krypton Green
- Laser Blue (modified)
- Autumn Gold (new)
- Phantom Black (new)
- Graphite (modified)



Technical Data

Engine Toyota supplied, 4 cylinder, dohc 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and lift
Capacity 1796 cm3
Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm
Maximum Power 190 hp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Maximum Torque 138 lb ft (181 Nm) @ 6800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Compression Ratio 11.5 : 1
Fuel tank Capacity 10.5 U.S. gallons
Gearbox/Clutch 6-speed close ratio with single dry plate clutch

Ratios First: 3:17:1
Ratios Second: 2:05:1
Ratios Third: 1:48:1
Ratios Fourth: 1:17:1
Ratios Fifth: 0:92:1
Ratios Sixth: 0:81:1
Ratios Reverse: 3:25:1
Ratios Final Drive : 4:53:1
Wheels 7 -twin-spoke forged alloy in black
Front: 6.5J x 16, Rear: 7.5J x 17
Tires Yokohama Advan A048
Front:195/50 R16, Rear: 225/45 R17

Performance
0-60 mph 4.9 sec
Top speed 147 mph
Fuel consumption EPA To be confirmed
Curb weight 2024 lbs. estimated (full fuel, road ready, no passenger)

[ScottyB]

for you track rats.....have you been impressed by the elise's at the tracks? what are your predictions for the exige?

every time i see this car i think of my last karting experience :lol:

[BLINGMW]

I'm hella impressed by the elise, I still see no reason for the exige, but I'm sure there's plenty of people that think they need it! :lol:

[Evan]

chan gets a punch in the nuts for saying "hella"

[Evan]

for you track rats.....have you been impressed by the elise's at the tracks? what are your predictions for the exige?

impressed? yes. for the money? no. the car needs to be 30k, not 40k.

my only student with one had his head up his ass. all i could think of the whole time was "oooooh what evil things I could do with this car...."

[.RJ]

my only student with one had his head up his ass. all i could think of the whole time was "oooooh what evil things I could do with this car...."

My experience was the same... same car actually.

I wanted to drive it sooooooo bad. In the right hands it would be downright diabolical.

[Evan]

exactly

what pissed me off is that the kids dad let that slow woman with the mini drive it, but not me.

[.RJ]

Well I didnt really ask

[Evan]

well I did, dammit! (sort of...)

<--- GhettoRacer in training

[ScottyB]

my only student with one had his head up his ass. all i could think of the whole time was "oooooh what evil things I could do with this car...."

thats what i have observed at past events, i was wondering if it was just me. the guy driving was either slow and sloppy or wicked fast.

[ultimagtrlover]

The exige starts at roughly $55,000. I test drove the Elise, but I was not allowed to go to redline. Here is a very brief review:
The car is not that quick under 5500rpm at all. The clutch is very easy to use, like a Civic's. The shift throws are waaay too long though (the 4-5th shift brushes the passenger's knees). The Crossfire has much more response around town b/c all the torque of the engine is available in the low-mid rev range. The suspension is compliant to me, stiff but not too harsh. It is much more controlled than a mini cooper. The car was Saffron Yellow, so it got a whole lot of attention. For me, the steering wheel seemed awkward b/c it has no tilt. The footwell is very small, the seats are some of the best I've sat in, and the view outside the windshield is cool b/c you can see the curves of the wheel arches, so it's easy to place the car on the track. The test drive wasn't good, though, as all I got to do is drive around a busy city, so I couldn't test the handling of the car. It is very, very small.

[ScottyB]

I test drove the Elise.

even though you didn't get to wring it out.....i'm jealous

[Mike]

i'm still waiting for the lotus sponsored "private" autocross to occur. it has been pushed back due to weather and location twice now