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STL Motorsports · 11-18-2008, 01:03 PM

Hi all...Adrian from Lotus St. Louis again..Here you go , this should answer a few questions for you Gents ! It is copied right out of the Lotus ordering guide that I recieved this morning from LOTUS.

It is priced at $ 74,995 (Destination charge is not included) and the ONLY options are Starshield & exterior paint colors from the regular line up of metallic, lifestyle , exclusive and Limited, which basically means every color other than Ardent Red or British Racing Green which are standard zero cost colors.

2009 Lotus Exige 260
Standard Equipment and Options Lotus - 2009
Standard Equipment
Exterior:
• Aerodynamic bodywork for increased downforce includes the following CARBON FIBER pieces: front splitter, hardtop with full length intercooler air scoop, rear tailgate, rear wing, side scoops (2), front access panels (2)
• Black mesh front brake ducts, radiator outlet and engine bay outlets
• Lotus-designed lightweight epoxy-bonded, extruded aluminum chassis
• Integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight steel rear sub-frame
• Hand-lay composite fiberglass body
• High intensity projection beam headlamps
• LED taillights with integral reflectors and daytime running lights
• Aluminum alloy fuel filler door
• Standard paint - Ardent Red or British Racing Green
Engine and Driveline:
• 257 horsepower supercharged and intercooled 1.8 Liter, mid-mounted 4-cylinder engine
• Multi-point fuel injection system with electronic ignition and throttle control
• Synchromesh 6-speed transaxle with lockout reverse gear
• Variable slip traction control
• Torsen (Torque-sensing) limited slip differential
• Launch Control
• Uprated clutch plate and cover to handle the increased power and torque
• Lightweight Motorsport Flywheel
• Lightweight Intercooler U-Bends
• Twin oil coolers
• Accusump
• Lightweight Motorsport Battery
Suspension and Braking:
• Fully independent suspension with unequal length wishbones
• Adjustable front anti-sway bar
• Adjustable Bilstein dampers with threaded spring perches and remote front
reservoirs
• Damper compression and rebound are adjusted simultaneously with single knob
• Power assisted 4-wheel ventilated/cross-drilled disc brakes with 308 mm. front discs
• Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo calipers with anti-lock braking system (ABS). Uprated to four piston front calipers and uprated pads front and rear.
• Lightweight 12 spoke Forged Alloy Wheels in Gun Metal Grey finish (NEW) – 7JX16 Front, 8JX17 Rear
• Yokohama Advan A048 LTS tires – 195/50-16 Front, 225/45-17 Rear
Interior:
• CARBON FIBER Dash Panel top and Sill Covers
• Trimmed rear bulkhead
• Black Leather & Cloth sport seats with Probax anatomical padding
• Sensosoft “soft touch” dashboard paint finish
• Alpine stereo with in-dash CD player – 2 rear speakers (only)
• Leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel
• Aluminum handbrake and gear knob
• Ιintermittent windshield wiper and interior trunk release
• Air conditioning, starter button, tinted glass and carpet foot mats
• DELETED: rear window, passenger foot rest and interior rear view mirror
Safety and Security:
• Dual supplemental restraining system with seat belt pre-tensioners
• T45 steel main roll hoop with harness bar
• Factory anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer
• Tire pressure monitoring system, progressive shift lights in new instrument cluster
• Power door locks with remote control and concealed radio antenna
Warranties:
• 3-Year/36,000 mile limited warranty
• 8-Year chassis corrosion warranty
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Options:
Metallic Paint Colors:
• Arctic Silver, Canyon Red, Liquid Blue, Persian Blue, Solar Yellow,
Starlight Black, and Storm Titanium
Lifestyle Paint Colors:
• Aspen White, Chrome Orange, Graphite Gray,
Isotope Green, Laser Blue and Phantom Black
Limited Paint Colors:
• Burnt Orange, Candy Red, and Ice White
Exclusive Paint Colors:
• Moonstone Silver, and Prism Green
Star Shield:
• Clear paint protection film

I can't wait to see one..Please Call or email if you want to get your order in on one !
adrian@bentleystl.com

Lotus St. Louis : 636-449-0000

11-18-2008, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	Hi all...Adrian from Lotus St. Louis again..Here you go , this should answer a few questions for you Gents ! It is copied right out of the *Lotus* ordering guide that I recieved this morning from LOTUS. It is priced at $ 74,995 (Destination charge is not included) and the ONLY options are Starshield & exterior paint colors from the regular line up of metallic, lifestyle , exclusive and Limited, which basically means every color other than Ardent Red or British Racing Green which are standard zero cost colors. 2009 Lotus Exige 260 Standard Equipment and Options Lotus - 2009 Standard Equipment Exterior: • Aerodynamic bodywork for increased downforce includes the following CARBON FIBER pieces: front splitter, hardtop with full length intercooler air scoop, rear tailgate, rear wing, side scoops (2), front access panels (2) • Black mesh front brake ducts, radiator outlet and engine bay outlets • Lotus-designed lightweight epoxy-bonded, extruded aluminum chassis • Integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight steel rear sub-frame • Hand-lay composite fiberglass body • High intensity projection beam headlamps • LED taillights with integral reflectors and daytime running lights • Aluminum alloy fuel filler door • Standard paint - Ardent Red or British Racing Green Engine and Driveline: • 257 horsepower supercharged and intercooled 1.8 Liter, mid-mounted 4-cylinder engine • Multi-point fuel injection system with electronic ignition and throttle control • Synchromesh 6-speed transaxle with lockout reverse gear • Variable slip traction control • Torsen (Torque-sensing) limited slip differential • Launch Control • Uprated clutch plate and cover to handle the increased power and torque • Lightweight Motorsport Flywheel • Lightweight Intercooler U-Bends • Twin oil coolers • Accusump • Lightweight Motorsport Battery Suspension and Braking: • Fully independent suspension with unequal length wishbones • Adjustable front anti-sway bar • Adjustable Bilstein dampers with threaded spring perches and remote front reservoirs • Damper compression and rebound are adjusted simultaneously with single knob • Power assisted 4-wheel ventilated/cross-drilled disc brakes with 308 mm. front discs • Lotus/AP Racing & Brembo calipers with anti-lock braking system (ABS). Uprated to four piston front calipers and uprated pads front and rear. • Lightweight 12 spoke Forged Alloy Wheels in Gun Metal Grey finish (NEW) – 7JX16 Front, 8JX17 Rear • Yokohama Advan A048 LTS tires – 195/50-16 Front, 225/45-17 Rear Interior: • CARBON FIBER Dash Panel top and Sill Covers • Trimmed rear bulkhead • Black Leather & Cloth sport seats with Probax anatomical padding • Sensosoft “soft touch” dashboard paint finish • Alpine stereo with in-dash CD player – 2 rear speakers (only) • Leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel • Aluminum handbrake and gear knob • Ιintermittent windshield wiper and interior trunk release • Air conditioning, starter button, tinted glass and carpet foot mats • DELETED: rear window, passenger foot rest and interior rear view mirror Safety and Security: • Dual supplemental restraining system with seat belt pre-tensioners • T45 steel main roll hoop with harness bar • Factory anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer • Tire pressure monitoring system, progressive shift lights in new instrument cluster • Power door locks with remote control and concealed radio antenna Warranties: • 3-Year/36,000 mile limited warranty • 8-Year chassis corrosion warranty ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Options: Metallic Paint Colors: • Arctic Silver, Canyon Red, Liquid Blue, Persian Blue, Solar Yellow, Starlight Black, and Storm Titanium Lifestyle Paint Colors: • Aspen White, Chrome Orange, Graphite Gray, Isotope Green, Laser Blue and Phantom Black Limited Paint Colors: • Burnt Orange, Candy Red, and Ice White Exclusive Paint Colors: • Moonstone Silver, and Prism Green Star Shield: • Clear paint protection film I can't wait to see one..Please Call or email if you want to get your order in on one ! adrian@bentleystl.com Lotus St. Louis : 636-449-0000 Last edited by STL Motorsports : 11-18-2008 at 01:08 PM.