Lotus Exige 2009 260 'S'

[STL Motorsports]

Hi all....PRESS release for you below from the Manufacturer this very morning :

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is please to announce the “Lotus Exige 260”. This latest variant of the renounced Exige lineup takes the Lotus engineering philosophy of “Performance through Lightweight” to the extreme for the street. With a substantial increase in horsepower, the generous use of carbon fiber components and the elimination of several non-essential items from this vehicle, performance and handling are taken to new heights.
Planned production for the North American spec. Lotus Exige 260 is currently set at 50 units. Vehicles will be identically equipped, with the only options being exterior color and StarShield.

Now, I have an allocation for one , maybe two....They will be specified and pre ordered very quickly so please call me if you want one and I will email the public ordering guide to you...Won't take long to order one on paper though, as star sheild and the exterior color are the only choices !


Cheers.... Adrian Hill / Lotus St. Louis / 636-449-0000 / adrian@bentleystl.com

[wantanelise]

wht did they change from the 240 to get another 20?

[charliex]

tune.

[def]

Cool, I'm glad they are limiting to 50. Should keep resale high and leftovers on dealer lots low

[SUTOL111x]

Still no word on weight. It was stated to be almost 200 lbs less than the S240.

[spectre]

charliex do you have a tune for the s240 to get more power?
Is so, how much safe power?

[Jeff and Pamela]

Can't wait for the exact details, specifications, and pricing to come out

Jeff and Pamela

[SUTOL111x]

Pricing is better than I would have expected (compared to a fully optioned S240), considering all the CF bits, new lighter wheels, seats, interior, etc. - I am going to take a look at it this Saturday, but undoubtedly, there will be more pics and info up on Thursday after the preview.

[DarkLotus]

I wonder if this is just the Exige Cup 260, but marketed to North America instead of Europe?

Link to carbon fiber specs and such on Cup 260: The 2009 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260: Add Lightness to Increase Performance » Lotus

[Vishus_1]

Originally Posted by SUTOL111x

Pricing is better than I would have expected (compared to a fully optioned S240), considering all the CF bits, new lighter wheels, seats, interior, etc. - I am going to take a look at it this Saturday, but undoubtedly, there will be more pics and info up on Thursday after the preview.

What pricing?

[STL Motorsports]

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

[SUTOL111x]

Originally Posted by Vishus_1

What pricing?

Well, now that the cat is out of the bag, see Adrian's post, that's the price, and those are the official specifications.

[darkSol]

Yeah but what does it actually weigh?

Never mind - it's in the PDF... 890kg... 1962 lbs... just a hair under a stock base Elise (1969 lbs.)

[Jeff and Pamela]

Thanks for the price and specs!!

Are the "Black Leather & Cloth sport seats with Probax anatomical padding" the same seats that are in the photos posted? To bad they left the AC in. We'd be all over one if we could get painted one solid color, not big on how the CF black bits look or the decals

Jeff and Pamela

[Monsi]

well I don't feel too bad for the 10k price difference I should be able to eek out as much performance in my 240
I'm curious why they put on the LSD tho since lotus despises the things

[antinym]

There's no rear window? and an accusump?

[charliex]

seems pretty well equipped for the price, accusump for the street huh.

no point having a rear window you can't see out, helps with cockpit noise/temps too.

spectre, yes 265

[Monsi]

I'm assuming accusump is a dry sump system... which I dig but like you said its overkill for street use

[charliex]

nope its not a dry sump, that'd be costly, great but cha ching!

Canton Racing Products - Accusump Tech

[SUTOL111x]

Originally Posted by Monsi

I'm assuming accusump is a dry sump system... which I dig but like you said its overkill for street use

It is in the Cup cars, so maybe it was more costly to delete in in assembly process than add it, like A/C. Ooops, Charlie's got it - it all about the $$$!