New Rumor on the 2008 Super-charged models.... - LotusTalk

Jack · 11-10-2007, 12:04 PM

which may or may not be accurate.

Recently heard form a fairly reliable source that the 2008 Exige S (220 HP) will be running the same MP45 supercharger as the S/C Elise and the 2008 Exige S will not be intercooled. Only the Exige S 240, a distinct model, will have the I/C currently on the 2007 S......

You guys on the fence may want to consider getting one of the remaining 2007 Exige S's....

Transonic · 11-10-2007, 12:12 PM

Hmmmm, will the '08 S still have the same cup roof as the 240 then?

Jack · 11-10-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Transonic

Hmmmm, will the '08 S still have the same cup roof as the 240 then?

The '08 base Exige S was never going to have the Cup roof -- the larger scoop roof (first shown on the Cup 255)was only going to be on the Exige S 240....if I understand your question correctly??

LBC111 · 11-10-2007, 01:15 PM

VERY interesting.

Stormy320 · 11-10-2007, 01:21 PM

Actually this makes some sense.

Hopefully Lotus will clue us in at the LA Car Show.

Transonic · 11-10-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

The '08 base Exige S was never going to have the Cup roof -- the larger scoop roof (first shown on the Cup 255)was only going to be on the Exige S 240....if I understand your question correctly??

That was correct. I wasn't aware there'd be a 220hp & 240hp Exige at the same time.

gameson · 11-10-2007, 01:49 PM

if that's the case, if 07 exige S buy an 08 ECU, will it be compatible and definitely get 20 hp jump?

PhoneBoy · 11-10-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

if that's the case, if 07 exige S buy an 08 ECU, will it be compatible and definitely get 20 hp jump?

Or just call Sector 111.

Jack · 11-10-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

if that's the case, if 07 exige S buy an 08 ECU, will it be compatible and definitely get 20 hp jump?

Probably not....Lotus won't just sell an Exige S ECU to a dealer -- the dealer can only get S ECU's as warranty replacement and the dealer must return the original "defective" ECU. They are guarding their family secrets.

gameson · 11-10-2007, 02:59 PM

lol, i meant if somehow 07 owner finds an 08 wreck (in the future), then buy ecu from the 08 wreck. will it be straight plug and play with 20 hp increase?

Transonic · 11-10-2007, 03:07 PM

But wouldn't the ECUs be a little different with the addition of stuff like launch control, the different gauge cluster... or does that not matter?

texige · 11-10-2007, 03:14 PM

Buy an 06 Exige, the most desirable model to modify, add a Sector Supercharger and a bunch of carbon fiber goodies and then buy $10,000 in jewels for the wife and avoid all of this nonsense.

TorsinADoc · 11-10-2007, 04:21 PM

Ill just wait and see before I make my purchase.

def · 11-10-2007, 04:27 PM

This makes both the 06'Exige+katana AND 07'Exige+Gotham look like a great choice for exige buyers

used 07 w/ gotham for me, if all goes as planned in the next 6 months

apk919 · 11-10-2007, 05:12 PM

Wow, suddenly I'm feeling lucky to have grabbed an '07 last month...

TorsinADoc · 11-10-2007, 05:25 PM

Well rumors are just rumors. Ill take a wait and see approach.

Murix · 11-10-2007, 05:31 PM

The press release states that the base Exige S was using the non intercooled MP45. Read it carefully and you will see it is all there.

shay2nak · 11-11-2007, 05:27 PM

glad I bought mine when I did if this is true!

Fungezap · 11-11-2007, 05:37 PM

This 2008 sold in England appears to be a regular S and to have the intercooler. ???

Westrock · 11-12-2007, 04:54 AM

It would make sense though as the lack of rear visiblity could be a major turn-off for alot of casual drivers. It was one of my (lesser) deciding factors.

11-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,072	New Rumor on the 2008 Super-charged models.... which may or may not be accurate. Recently heard form a fairly reliable source that the 2008 Exige S (220 HP) will be running the same MP45 supercharger as the S/C Elise and the 2008 Exige S will not be intercooled. Only the Exige S 240, a distinct model, will have the I/C currently on the 2007 S...... You guys on the fence may want to consider getting one of the remaining 2007 Exige S's.... __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 '08 2-Eleven Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup

11-10-2007, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Transonic Computer Nerd Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 365 Images: 2	Hmmmm, will the '08 S still have the same cup roof as the 240 then? __________________ '05 Elise Starlight Black + Sport Pack on Red Leather Exige Grills \| Arqray Single Tip Titanium \| Rear Panel Eliminator \| LIR Racing CF Side Scoops \| raceVIEW CF Mirrors \| Zoom CF Mirror \| HIDs \| 4.5lb battery \| Sector111 Bootie \| No Carpets or Sound Deadening Foam \| Sector111 4Tress Bar w/ EZMount \| reENFORCER \| SS Brake Lines \| Green Filter & Desnorkeled

11-10-2007, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	VERY interesting. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

11-10-2007, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 2,049	Actually this makes some sense. Hopefully Lotus will clue us in at the LA Car Show. __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

11-10-2007, 03:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Transonic Computer Nerd Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 365 Images: 2	But wouldn't the ECUs be a little different with the addition of stuff like launch control, the different gauge cluster... or does that not matter? __________________ '05 Elise Starlight Black + Sport Pack on Red Leather Exige Grills \| Arqray Single Tip Titanium \| Rear Panel Eliminator \| LIR Racing CF Side Scoops \| raceVIEW CF Mirrors \| Zoom CF Mirror \| HIDs \| 4.5lb battery \| Sector111 Bootie \| No Carpets or Sound Deadening Foam \| Sector111 4Tress Bar w/ EZMount \| reENFORCER \| SS Brake Lines \| Green Filter & Desnorkeled

11-10-2007, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	if that's the case, if 07 exige S buy an 08 ECU, will it be compatible and definitely get 20 hp jump?

11-10-2007, 02:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	lol, i meant if somehow 07 owner finds an 08 wreck (in the future), then buy ecu from the 08 wreck. will it be straight plug and play with 20 hp increase?

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texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 840	Buy an 06 Exige, the most desirable model to modify, add a Sector Supercharger and a bunch of carbon fiber goodies and then buy $10,000 in jewels for the wife and avoid all of this nonsense.

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TorsinADoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 508	Ill just wait and see before I make my purchase. __________________ http://foas.us/images/sigs/mclaren.jpg

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	This makes both the 06'Exige+katana AND 07'Exige+Gotham look like a great choice for exige buyers used 07 w/ gotham for me, if all goes as planned in the next 6 months __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

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11-10-2007, 05:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
TorsinADoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 508	Well rumors are just rumors. Ill take a wait and see approach. __________________ http://foas.us/images/sigs/mclaren.jpg

11-10-2007, 05:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 996 Images: 3	The press release states that the base Exige S was using the non intercooled MP45. Read it carefully and you will see it is all there.

11-11-2007, 05:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
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11-11-2007, 05:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Fungezap Stressed-out controller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 506	This 2008 sold in England appears to be a regular S and to have the intercooler. ??? Attached Images __________________ Borrowed from British board : You don't look so much a flash git, as someone willing to put up with a lot of hardship to drive something mad.

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11-12-2007, 04:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,340	It would make sense though as the lack of rear visiblity could be a major turn-off for alot of casual drivers. It was one of my (lesser) deciding factors. __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige + VF Stage 2 Vision Function Supercharger Install Thread Stereo Harness Info \| Exige with no wing??