The Lotus Exige / ɛɡˈziːʒ / is a sports car made by the British company Lotus Cars from 2000 until 2021. Originally a coupé version of the Lotus Elise roadster, since the Series 3 the Exige has been the larger-engined model of the family, featuring a V6 …

Introduced in 2000, the S1 Exige was a more hardcore hardtop version of the Lotus Elise. The S1 Exige featured a mid mounted 1.8L inline four engine and was available until 2002.

The Series 1 Exige (often referred to as the Lotus Exige S1) was followed by the Exige S2 in 2004, with the Lotus Exige S3 launching in 2012. The Exige is still highly desirable across the second hand market.

Originally created as a more hardcore, hard top version of the Lotus Elise, the Exige has evolved into its own unique model, fitted with V6 engines, and being placed above the Elise. The Exige has been built in three generations: Series 1 (2000-2002), Series 2 …

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Dec 8, 2024 · The secret of the S1 Exige’s handling excellence lay in its sub-800kg lightness, and that was a function of its bonded extruded aluminium chassis, a great concept as long as it wasn’t damaged...

Dec 4, 2024 · Ideal for track-day enthusiasts, this Exige epitomises the lightweight, high-performance ethos of Lotus and is more than capable of rivalling far larger GT cars thanks to its nimble handling and superb braking capabilities.

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The Lotus Exige S1 is a compact, lightweight sports car introduced in 2000. Based on the Lotus Elise, the Exige S1 was designed to be a more focused and track-oriented version of the Elise, with improved aerodynamics, suspension, and performance.