2009 Exige Cup 260 details - Page 2 - LotusTalk

SUTOL111x · 10-02-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

looking at all the CF stuff...i bet Knuckleheads CF pieces are going to look bad a$$...you dont have to get the 2009 model to achieve that look!!!

I saw them on his car a few weekends ago and they do look bad a$$!!! I had to get a closer look of the interior...

[Photo credit to RachElise]

sleeprfocus · 10-02-2008, 09:49 AM

I love the new CF and alcantara interior, it definitely gives the Cup Car that race car look. Also notice that both seats match now... that was the one thing that bothered me about the previous Cup Cars. All it needs is either an alcantara or CF steering wheel to match the rest of the interior.

Bavarian Motorist · 10-02-2008, 10:08 AM

The initial 20hp bump of the 240 wasn't all that convincing, but 40hp bump is not something to ignore. Would Charlie's Gotham tune yield the same results, or no?

2076 / 260 = 7.98 lb/HP... That's identical to the new Carrera S. 3075 / 385

EDIT: I made a mistake. Carrera S's curb weight is 3,131, making that # 8.13 lb/HP. So the Exige 260 will have a better power to weight figure than a Carrera S. NOT BAD!!!

SUTOL111x · 10-02-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

The initial 20hp bump of the 240 wasn't all that convincing, but 40hp bump is not something to ignore. Would Charlie's Gotham tune yield the same results, or no?

2076 / 260 = 7.98 lb/HP... That's identical to the new Carrera S. 3075 / 385

EDIT: I made a mistake. Carrera S's curb weight is 3,131, making that # 8.13 lb/HP. So the Exige 260 will have a better power to weight figure than a Carrera S. NOT BAD!!!

The S 260 should weight less than 2076 lb, sooooo, it will be even better!

Buteo · 10-02-2008, 12:32 PM

any price speculation?

Thomasio · 10-02-2008, 02:33 PM

Great weight reduction program!

Bavarian Motorist · 10-02-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Buteo

any price speculation?

I'm gonna guess between $68000-$69000... Breaking $70k might be bad for Lotus... Even though optioned out the cars will no doubt exceed $70k. It's psychological

!

Just my guess...

SUTOL111x · 10-02-2008, 03:22 PM

I haven't noticed mesh on the inlet of the roof scoop before, and maybe it is like that on all models. If this is not new, is this something that people are leaving or removing for better air flow (and to catch birds)? Thanks,

EricH · 10-02-2008, 03:41 PM

It is stock on the 240's.. official fettle rules I think say to remove it (but the s220 was the example). I left mine on (so far).

snuggles1 · 10-02-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

I'm gonna guess between $68000-$69000... Breaking $70k might be bad for Lotus... Even though optioned out the cars will no doubt exceed $70k. It's psychological

!

Just my guess...

wait, as a finance guy, shouldnt i be able to figure this out?

If MSRP is about 46k pounds (incl tax) or 68k EUR...arent we looking at $82k - 95k U.S.? Tax would save us some $ but not all the way down to $69k

You're optimistic, BM!

Thomasio · 10-02-2008, 04:52 PM

Think about how much the weight reduction adds to the price... $100k US Pesos, at least.

snuggles1 · 10-02-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomasio

Think about how much the weight reduction adds to the price... $100k US Pesos, at least.

same deal in the call girl market. Big girls cost less. Or so I've heard.

Thomasio · 10-02-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by snuggles1

same deal in the call girl market. Big girls cost less. Or so I've heard.

Big girls need lovin' too.

SUTOL111x · 10-02-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snuggles1

wait, as a finance guy, shouldnt i be able to figure this out?

If MSRP is about 46k pounds (incl tax) or 68k EUR...arent we looking at $82k - 95k U.S.? Tax would save us some $ but not all the way down to $69k

You're optimistic, BM!

BM must mean the street S260 version. Question: If you got a personal message from BavMo in the evening, would that be PM BM?

[Not meant to offend]

Jon · 10-02-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snuggles1

wait, as a finance guy, shouldnt i be able to figure this out?

If MSRP is about 46k pounds (incl tax) or 68k EUR...arent we looking at $82k - 95k U.S.? Tax would save us some $ but not all the way down to $69k

You're optimistic, BM!

The correct way to look at it is by a % increase in price relative to the year before and not the absolute conversion price from another country. For example, if the 09 is 5% more in England from 08 to 09, I'll bet we have a 5% increase in price or close here.

CK_lotus · 10-02-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

The correct way to look at it is by a % increase in price relative to the year before and not the absolute conversion price from another country. For example, if the 09 is 5% more in England from 08 to 09, I'll bet we have a 5% increase in price or close here.

I certainly hope so...

Very nicely done interior. Now, why couldn't they start like that to begin with?

Bavarian Motorist · 10-02-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snuggles1

wait, as a finance guy, shouldnt i be able to figure this out?

If MSRP is about 46k pounds (incl tax) or 68k EUR...arent we looking at $82k - 95k U.S.? Tax would save us some $ but not all the way down to $69k

You're optimistic, BM!

I was thinking of the street version, sorry. If I'm not mistaken, previous cup cars in the US have sold for up to near $100k if fully optioned... $82k would be a steal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUTOL111x

BM must mean the street S260 version. Question: If you got a personal message from BavMo in the evening, would that be PM BM?

[Not meant to offend]

I think it'd be a PM BM PM.

Iman · 10-02-2008, 08:39 PM

looks good. Cant wait to see it.

shay2nak · 10-02-2008, 10:50 PM

says the tailgate is carbon...is that the engine lid?? the splitter, access panels, roof, wing, side intakes and tailgate save more than 24lbs. that is awesome. I wonder how much the tailgate is!

SUTOL111x · 10-02-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

says the tailgate is carbon...is that the engine lid?? the splitter, access panels, roof, wing, side intakes and tailgate save more than 24lbs. that is awesome. I wonder how much the tailgate is!

The tailgate could only mean the engine lid, huh? What do you think about the rear window being replaced by a composite piece?

10-02-2008, 09:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 816	I love the new CF and alcantara interior, it definitely gives the Cup Car that race car look. Also notice that both seats match now... that was the one thing that bothered me about the previous Cup Cars. All it needs is either an alcantara or CF steering wheel to match the rest of the interior. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Jet Blue Metallic) - ForcedFed 340 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - Powered by 4.6L of V8 goodness

10-02-2008, 10:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	The initial 20hp bump of the 240 wasn't all that convincing, but 40hp bump is not something to ignore. Would Charlie's Gotham tune yield the same results, or no? 2076 / 260 = 7.98 lb/HP... That's identical to the new Carrera S. 3075 / 385 EDIT: I made a mistake. Carrera S's curb weight is 3,131, making that # 8.13 lb/HP. So the Exige 260 will have a better power to weight figure than a Carrera S. NOT BAD!!! __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus. Last edited by Bavarian Motorist : 10-02-2008 at 10:15 AM.

10-02-2008, 12:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
Buteo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 39	any price speculation? __________________ 2005 CGM WRX

10-02-2008, 02:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Great weight reduction program! __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

10-02-2008, 03:22 PM	#28 (permalink)
SUTOL111x Currently NA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 530	I haven't noticed mesh on the inlet of the roof scoop before, and maybe it is like that on all models. If this is not new, is this something that people are leaving or removing for better air flow (and to catch birds)? Thanks, Attached Images __________________ Steve *Exige S or S 240* in 2009 - PLANS ON HOLD DUE TO ECONOMY 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 - Jet Black Last edited by SUTOL111x : 10-02-2008 at 03:33 PM.

10-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
EricH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 621	It is stock on the 240's.. official fettle rules I think say to remove it (but the s220 was the example). I left mine on (so far). __________________ Click links to see my 2008 Lotus Exige-S 240 , '99 M3, 505rwhp '89 Mustang ( sold) , '05 WRX STI ( sold) homepages or here for my M3 vid (11MB)

10-02-2008, 04:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Think about how much the weight reduction adds to the price... $100k US Pesos, at least. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

10-02-2008, 08:39 PM	#38 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 326	looks good. Cant wait to see it. __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

10-02-2008, 10:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	says the tailgate is carbon...is that the engine lid?? the splitter, access panels, roof, wing, side intakes and tailgate save more than 24lbs. that is awesome. I wonder how much the tailgate is! __________________ 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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