Lotus Exige Driving Experiences
Launched at the turn of a new millennium, the Lotus Exige was the British sports car marque’s first flagship model of the 21st century, and offers a suitably forward thinking, sporty outlook to match, with stunning design and engineering, including a 1.8 litre Rover built engine powering out 192 bhp, super fast acceleration from 0 - 60 mph in under 5 seconds and top speeds over 130 mph. Have a look below and browse and book from our selection of Lotus Exige driving experiences, including our special One-on-One experience at our Thruxton Circuit venue in Hampshire, available to book through dates and gift vouchers from TrackDays.
Information About the Lotus Exige
The Lotus Exige was the iconic British sports car manufacturer’s first brand new car of the 21st century. Launched in 2000, it is essentially a slightly more robust Coupe version of their Lotus Elise model which had been in production for four years by this point.
It is also a slightly denser model then the Elise, weighing in at around 1,176 kg. The difference is undoubtedly in its engineering, with a focus on VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) tuning in the 1.8 litre K-series engine built by Rover.
This is what makes the Exige perhaps more track focussed than any other Lotus before or since. And when you take to the wheel of one out on the circuit track, it becomes apparent with the awesome speed stats it clocks up: powering of 192 bhp, scorching acceleration from 0 - 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, 0 - 100 mph in 12.7 seconds and achievable top speeds of 136 mph.
Cool Facts About the Lotus Exige
An already brilliant car that’s perfect for both driving experiences and own car track days, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Lotus Exige has enjoyed a seasoned career in the world of racing and motorsports since 2000.
It is currently used in the GT World Challenge America series, but it has also been used in the 2005 season of the Super GT series in Japan, and also in a special Exige Cup R at the 2014 and 2015 Bathurst 12 Hour endurance series in Australia.
Lotus Exige Test Drive
Book a test drive on a track day in the Lotus Exige and experience everything this car is capable of.