2000 Lotus Exige
The original Exige was launched in 2000 with a naturally aspirated 1.8 L Rover K Series Inline-four engine in VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) tune. It produces 177 bhp (132 kW; 179 PS) at 7,800 rpm in standard form. There was also a “track spec” version with 190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS) available. The car has a five-speed manual gearbox, and a claimed top speed of 219 km/h (136 mph). 0–60 mph (97 km/h) was achieved in 4.7 seconds and 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. The first Exige used the round, less aggressive headlights of the first generation Elise, although the Elise was updated soon after the introduction of the Exige. The Series 1 was built until 2002, in 604 examples, and was not replaced until the Series 2 of 2004.
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Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 1796 cc / 109.6 in³ |
| power | 143.2 kw / 192.0 bhp @ 7800 rpm |
| specific output | 106.9 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 246.15 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 197.9 nm / 146.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
| driven wheels | Transverse Mid Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 195/50ZR-16 |
| rear tires | 225/45ZR-17 |
| front brakes | Vented & Cross Drilled Discs |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in |
| steering | Unassisted Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 780 kg / 1720 lbs |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~218.9 kph / 136.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.6 seconds |
