03-02-2004, 11:29 PM
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Lightweight but strong composite sports seats hold the driver under the high g-forces that will be experienced on cornering, acceleration and braking. The small 320 mm offset steering wheel is perfectly suited to coaxing and guiding the Exige along some of the finest roads and around the most challenging of circuits. The lightweight extruded aluminium pedals are perfectly positioned for efficient heel and toeing ÔÇô a technique that many drivers will wish to perfect to be able to exploit the performance of the car and drive it how it was meant to be driven.
Twin instrumentation dials show road speed and engine speed (up to 10,000 rpm) with the graphics and orange back lighting showing the key information clearly and efficiently.
A four speaker Blaupunkt stereo system with CD player is provided as standard along with a radio receiver wiring loom including a dipole aerial kit located in the front of the Exige.
Air conditioning, weighing in at a minimal 15 kg, is standard in some markets, where high ambient temperatures would otherwise prohibit the driving of such a high performing sports coup├®. It is available as a cost option in all other markets.
Brakes - Track tuned ABS system to help out when needed!
The servo-assisted four-channel system individually monitors and distributes braking force to each wheel as required, enhancing braking performance and minimising stopping distance. Of course this track tuned ABS system does not take over from the skill of the driver but instead is initiated under panic conditions or when the driver is too heavy on the brakes and would normally break traction. The specifically tuned initiation point of the ABS system allows a skilled driver to maximise the potential of the braking system through the utilisation of forward weight transfer as with a non-ABS system. In the event of the driver demanding more braking performance than is possible, only then does the system intervene to optimise the force generated at the wheel. Therefore, on normal driving, even hard driving, the driver would not expect to feel the Exige ABS system in operation.
Equipment
Standard equipment for the Exige includes: Blaupunkt Lausanne radio CD-R/W player and Blaupunkt high performance front and rear speakers, auxiliary front driving lights and central door locking. For the Japanese market specifically, central door looking is only included as part of the optional Touring Pack. The Blaupunkt Lausanne radio CD-R/W player is not available in the Japanese market but a Blaupunkt BPV755 radio CD-RW player is available as an option (not part of the standard specification or the Touring Pack).
Touring Pack:
The Touring Pack (not available with the Performance Pack) provides a combination of options designed to increase comfort and convenience, while still maintaining the essence of a Lotus sports car. This pack contains:
Electric windows
Full carpet set with a lightweight aluminium passenger footrest
Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB radio, CD-R/W and MP3 player (not available in Japan)
Full Alcantara trim
Sun visors
Interior stowage net
Performance Pack
The Performance Pack provides the Exige with options that will appeal to the driver who enjoys spending the majority of time taking part in track days. This pack contains:
Sports seats with the Exige Logo on the headrest
4 point harness (dealer fit for track use only)
Cross bar
Acrylic capped door panels
Carbon effect door inserts
Twin oil coolers
Additional Options
Lightweight forged wheels are available as an option for the Lotus Exige
Air conditioning is available as an option for the Lotus Exige
Specification variations around the world:
Australia, Japan and other Asia Pacific markets: Air conditioning and twin oil coolers are fitted as standard equipment. The lightweight forged wheels form part of the optional Performance Pack in these markets.
The Lotus Exige goes on sale in March 2004.