Tuner creates 647 hp LS9 package for Lotus Exige (Lotus Extrema) - LotusTalk

Wimbledon · 01-26-2009, 10:06 AM

Italian tuner UK Garage has created quite an impressive package with the new Lotus Extrema.

A wide variety of engines from General Motors are offered.

Three variations of the PowerTech V8 at 2.6L (360 hp), 2.8L (450 hp), and 3.4L (560 hp) are available. With an engine weight of 95 kg, total vehicle mass does not surpass 750 kg.

Another engine offered is the 2.8L V6 turbo from the Saab Turbo X, with power output at either 300 hp or 350 hp. Vehicle weight increases to 850 kg with this engine, which makes for an overall still very lightweight car.

Moving up the performance spectrum is where things really get interesting. UK Garage offers Extrema buyers Corvette LS3 engines making either 420 hp or 500 hp. At this point, total vehicle weight increases to 970 kg.

For those who desire more power, the 513 hp LS7 from the Corvette Z06 is offered, as well as the simply brutal 647 hp LS9 from the Corvette ZR1. Vehicle weight rises to 1000 kg with these motors.

With the stupendous thrust from the LS9 motor, the Extrema rockets to 100 km/h (62 miles per hour) in just 2.8 seconds. 0-200 km/h is accomplished in just 7 seconds. The LS9 Extrema’s top speed is 320 km/h, or roughly 199 miles per hour.

Buyers can choose a sequential transmission or a traditional manual transmission.

The Extrema is underpinned by an aluminum Lotus Exige chassis that has been stretched by 20 cm to accommodate the larger engines. It has also been widened to fit wider tires. Fiberglass or kevlar-carbon composite bodies are available.

Pricing starts at €66,000 including taxes for the base model. Conversions can be made road-legal at extra cost.

JUNGLISTluder · 01-26-2009, 10:17 AM

BADASS! Looks like S1 and S2 bodywork.

mp3moose · 01-26-2009, 10:20 AM

The photo looks chopped, but that 2.6 V8 sounds awesome.

Wimbledon · 01-26-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp3moose

The photo looks chopped, but that 2.6 V8 sounds awesome.

There is debate as to whether the photo is real, but either way the package sounds impressive.

Lawy'du · 01-26-2009, 10:31 AM

Are there vids of this? Freaking insane car!!!

charliex · 01-26-2009, 10:51 AM

looks sweet,

sleeprfocus · 01-26-2009, 10:56 AM

I'd like to see some videos first, and see what's needed to put that power down. First the V6 Exige EVO, now this - crazy engine swaps!

Crazy part is this:

Quote:

Conversions can be made road-legal at extra cost.

I love European road legal standards.

dma550 · 01-26-2009, 11:01 AM

Linkies:

LOTUS EXTREMA by UKGARAGE - , UkGarage, Milano

sleeprfocus · 01-26-2009, 11:06 AM

There's another shot of the car in a different angle that doesn't look like PS from that link above, maybe that is the real car.

antinym · 01-26-2009, 11:22 AM

yeah, looks like they ps'd in the Extrema.

chapster5 · 01-26-2009, 11:25 AM

Thats awsome! :druel: looks so nice with them decals

Arno · 01-26-2009, 12:06 PM

Car on the photo was photographed in Hethel at the Lotus factory around 2002 during an open day.

Photo's published on the web at that time showed the car still partially covered and much speculation was going around abouth it being the S2 Exige design (by that time still 3 years away..)

Lotus then tightened the ban on photo camera's on the site and later stated that the car was not the Exige mule or design study, but a custom car built by Lotus Motorsport for a customer. A bit like the Exige 300RR they did later for the Malaysian racing driver.

I'm not saying that this company won't do a V8 exige, but the car in the pictures was made by Lotus and the photo's are about 6 to 7 years old already.

Bye, Arno.

Hello Kitty · 01-26-2009, 12:28 PM

It is a photochop... the word "extrema" was added to the photograph in a paint program like PS.

Randy Chase · 01-26-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arno

Car on the photo was photographed in Hethel at the Lotus factory around 2002 during an open day.

Photo's published on the web at that time showed the car still partially covered and much speculation was going around abouth it being the S2 Exige design (by that time still 3 years away..)

Lotus then tightened the ban on photo camera's on the site and later stated that the car was not the Exige mule or design study, but a custom car built by Lotus Motorsport for a customer. A bit like the Exige 300RR they did later for the Malaysian racing driver.

I'm not saying that this company won't do a V8 exige, but the car in the pictures was made by Lotus and the photo's are about 6 to 7 years old already.

Bye, Arno.

Thanks Arno. That photo of the car partially undraped was my favorite Lotus photo.

Vexige · 01-26-2009, 01:02 PM

They installed longitudinally mounted Corvette V8 (ZR1) engine in it:

UK Garage introduces V8-powered Lotus Extrema - [Lotus Exige V8] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots

codymac · 01-26-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arno

Car on the photo was photographed in Hethel at the Lotus factory around 2002 during an open day.

Photo's published on the web at that time showed the car still partially covered and much speculation was going around abouth it being the S2 Exige design (by that time still 3 years away..)

Lotus then tightened the ban on photo camera's on the site and later stated that the car was not the Exige mule or design study, but a custom car built by Lotus Motorsport for a customer. A bit like the Exige 300RR they did later for the Malaysian racing driver.

I'm not saying that this company won't do a V8 exige, but the car in the pictures was made by Lotus and the photo's are about 6 to 7 years old already.

Bye, Arno.

In the other photo, a warning sign in the background is in English too.

sleeprfocus · 01-26-2009, 01:31 PM

I guess I won't believe it until I see it.

Jamolah · 01-26-2009, 01:40 PM

How did they manage to stuff a V8 engine into the Elise?

That's just brutal power in such a light car. 2200 lbs and 647HP,

. I'm scared just thinking about it.

lucky_scrote · 01-26-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamolah

How did they manage to stuff a V8 engine into the Elise?

That's just brutal power in such a light car. 2200 lbs and 647HP,

. I'm scared just thinking about it.

Yeah, sounds like a death wish to me.

Aedo · 01-26-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Thanks Arno. That photo of the car partially undraped was my favorite Lotus photo.

Any copy of that photo available??

01-26-2009, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wimbledon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 213	Tuner creates 647 hp LS9 package for Lotus Exige (Lotus Extrema) Italian tuner UK Garage has created quite an impressive package with the new Lotus Extrema. A wide variety of engines from General Motors are offered. Three variations of the PowerTech V8 at 2.6L (360 hp), 2.8L (450 hp), and 3.4L (560 hp) are available. With an engine weight of 95 kg, total vehicle mass does not surpass 750 kg. Another engine offered is the 2.8L V6 turbo from the Saab Turbo X, with power output at either 300 hp or 350 hp. Vehicle weight increases to 850 kg with this engine, which makes for an overall still very lightweight car. Moving up the performance spectrum is where things really get interesting. UK Garage offers Extrema buyers Corvette LS3 engines making either 420 hp or 500 hp. At this point, total vehicle weight increases to 970 kg. For those who desire more power, the 513 hp LS7 from the Corvette Z06 is offered, as well as the simply brutal 647 hp LS9 from the Corvette ZR1. Vehicle weight rises to 1000 kg with these motors. With the stupendous thrust from the LS9 motor, the Extrema rockets to 100 km/h (62 miles per hour) in just 2.8 seconds. 0-200 km/h is accomplished in just 7 seconds. The LS9 Extrema’s top speed is 320 km/h, or roughly 199 miles per hour. Buyers can choose a sequential transmission or a traditional manual transmission. The Extrema is underpinned by an aluminum Lotus Exige chassis that has been stretched by 20 cm to accommodate the larger engines. It has also been widened to fit wider tires. Fiberglass or kevlar-carbon composite bodies are available. Pricing starts at €66,000 including taxes for the base model. Conversions can be made road-legal at extra cost. Last edited by RacyTracy : 02-02-2009 at 12:31 PM.

01-26-2009, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
JUNGLISTluder High Roller Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 808 Images: 6	BADASS! Looks like S1 and S2 bodywork. __________________ 96 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 06 Lotus Elise Supercharged - SOLD 88 BMW 528is

01-26-2009, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lawy'du Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington D.C./ San Diego Posts: 73	Are there vids of this? Freaking insane car!!! __________________ 03 Infiniti G35, Vortech Supercharged by Relentless Autosports, Custom dual HKS carbon ti exhaust, 19" Gunmetal Volk GT-C's, Kinnetix SSV, Greddy Catch can, BC Sports coilovers, SPL A-arms, SPC rear arms, TS front, CF fenders, etc.

01-26-2009, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	looks sweet, __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

01-26-2009, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
dma550 Yahoo! Got my Rotus! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT, Shoreline area Posts: 1,188	Linkies: LOTUS EXTREMA by UKGARAGE - , UkGarage, Milano __________________ David Avery 05 Lotus Elise ~ Arctic Silver ~ BWR SC ~ Gray RACs ~ Larini SE 08 BMW 135i Stock visit Spyderclub.com

01-26-2009, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
mp3moose Complete Lotus Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 692	The photo looks chopped, but that 2.6 V8 sounds awesome.

01-26-2009, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 817	There's another shot of the car in a different angle that doesn't look like PS from that link above, maybe that is the real car. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Jet Blue Metallic) - ForcedFed 340 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - Powered by 4.6L of V8 goodness

01-26-2009, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
antinym The Doombringer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 656	yeah, looks like they ps'd in the Extrema.

01-26-2009, 11:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
chapster5 Photochopper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,639 Images: 6	Thats awsome! :druel: looks so nice with them decals __________________ http://www.chuforiagraphics.com/ FOR ALL YOUR GRAPHICS NEEDS CONTACT KEITH ON: sweetdaddydelicious (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

01-26-2009, 12:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Arno Nerd on wheels Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,044	Car on the photo was photographed in Hethel at the Lotus factory around 2002 during an open day. Photo's published on the web at that time showed the car still partially covered and much speculation was going around abouth it being the S2 Exige design (by that time still 3 years away..) Lotus then tightened the ban on photo camera's on the site and later stated that the car was not the Exige mule or design study, but a custom car built by Lotus Motorsport for a customer. A bit like the Exige 300RR they did later for the Malaysian racing driver. I'm not saying that this company won't do a V8 exige, but the car in the pictures was made by Lotus and the photo's are about 6 to 7 years old already. Bye, Arno. __________________ My Elise + K20A2 + TODA bits == Heaven!

01-26-2009, 12:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 567	It is a photochop... the word "extrema" was added to the photograph in a paint program like PS.

01-26-2009, 01:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vexige Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 269	Lotus Extrema from UK Garage They installed longitudinally mounted Corvette V8 (ZR1) engine in it: UK Garage introduces V8-powered Lotus Extrema - [Lotus Exige V8] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots

01-26-2009, 01:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 817	I guess I won't believe it until I see it. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Jet Blue Metallic) - ForcedFed 340 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - Powered by 4.6L of V8 goodness

01-26-2009, 01:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jamolah Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 385	How did they manage to stuff a V8 engine into the Elise? That's just brutal power in such a light car. 2200 lbs and 647HP, . I'm scared just thinking about it. __________________ 2003 Corvette Z06

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