My2008 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260 Unveiled - LotusTalk

SimonMExS · 02-14-2008, 06:17 AM

Exige Cup 255 gets another hp bump for MY 2008
http://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum...howtopic=23295

MickOpalak · 02-14-2008, 07:41 AM

How do you 'unveal' something?

lotustt · 02-14-2008, 07:49 AM

Nice! I'll take one. So next year we see the Exige S with how much hp? 250?255?

Robissimo · 02-14-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MickOpalak

How do you 'unveal' something?

You put the baby calf back into the mothers womb?

skottoman · 02-14-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lotustt

Nice! I'll take one. So next year we see the Exige S with how much hp? 250?255?

Well, if they follow the trend, the 09 Exige 'S' should be a street going Cup 255, and I will want one badly...
Cheers,
Skottoman

Andrikos · 02-14-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Robissimo

You put the baby calf back into the mothers womb?

Kind of like TurDucken?

Chili Red · 02-14-2008, 12:50 PM

Im already at 265 so no big deal..

Damon@Autoblog · 02-14-2008, 01:11 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/14/l...sport-cup-260/

babak · 02-14-2008, 01:13 PM

I'm continuously amazed at how good this car looks in white.

Threads merged.

babak · 02-14-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MickOpalak

How do you 'unveal' something?

So corrected.

Jack · 02-14-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili Red

Im already at 265 so no big deal..

Not really..... inflated drive train loss formula IMHO.

codymac · 02-14-2008, 02:34 PM

Can someone post up the pdf?

tia...

shay2nak · 02-14-2008, 08:17 PM

i like how they threw on the heavy stock exige wheels on the track car.

also the 0-60 and 0-100 times are the same for Exige S, Cup 240, Cup 255 and now Cup 260.

pete k · 02-14-2008, 08:22 PM

Those wheels may be heavy, but I think they are beautiful!

Westrock · 02-14-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MickOpalak

How do you 'unveal' something?

I knew this picture would come in handy someday....

StallionX · 02-17-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

i like how they threw on the heavy stock exige wheels on the track car.

also the 0-60 and 0-100 times are the same for Exige S, Cup 240, Cup 255 and now Cup 260.

because now they dont have to launch at 8k.. with every power increase they are getting closer and closer to the 4.1 number being the ACTUAL (non clutch drop) acceleration of the car.. now perhaps they can drop at 3k and get the 4.1 number.. where as before they were dropping at 8k

andrewgotanelise · 02-17-2008, 09:55 PM

I'm not impressed. Its just a Cup 255 with the 08 goodies...

Flash G · 02-18-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by StallionX

because now they dont have to launch at 8k.. with every power increase they are getting closer and closer to the 4.1 number being the ACTUAL (non clutch drop) acceleration of the car.. now perhaps they can drop at 3k and get the 4.1 number.. where as before they were dropping at 8k

The Exige S 0-60 time was done with a 4k clutch drop if I remember correctly. Only the Elise had the 8k drop to get the 4.7 sec 0-60 time.

What's different, more importantly, is that the 0-100 times drop with each successive model. This would be more important... especially for big tracks with long straights. (A Lotus weakness.)

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GabbaGabbaHey · 02-18-2008, 12:56 AM

I wonder what they are going to charge for one? Not sure why one would buy a cup car over a 211 if they are similar in price.

andrewgotanelise · 02-18-2008, 01:14 AM

I guess they'll sell a few more cars and not have to do much. Its just another exige spin off.

02-14-2008, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
SimonMExS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island (Hicksville), New York Posts: 392	My2008 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260 Unveiled Exige Cup 255 gets another hp bump for MY 2008 http://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum...howtopic=23295 __________________ 2007 Exige S. delivered on 1/2/07. Chrome Orange,touring,track,LSD,TC, Stage II and Starshield. Still considering performance/power upgrades however, I am extremely impressed by the performance/power of the S. IMHO, it definitely does not need to be upgraded. Not for the street, anyway. There is no other car for any amount of money that I would rather own and drive.

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MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,305	How do you 'unveal' something? __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

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lotustt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 340	Nice! I'll take one. So next year we see the Exige S with how much hp? 250?255? __________________ www.specialtycarsource.com www.onlineboatsource.com

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shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,058	i like how they threw on the heavy stock exige wheels on the track car. also the 0-60 and 0-100 times are the same for Exige S, Cup 240, Cup 255 and now Cup 260. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

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pete k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 665	Those wheels may be heavy, but I think they are beautiful!

02-17-2008, 09:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	I'm not impressed. Its just a Cup 255 with the 08 goodies... __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

02-18-2008, 12:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
GabbaGabbaHey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 761	I wonder what they are going to charge for one? Not sure why one would buy a cup car over a 211 if they are similar in price.

02-18-2008, 01:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	I guess they'll sell a few more cars and not have to do much. Its just another exige spin off. __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

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