page_title: Lotus Exige
section_title: Exige S
hierarchical_section_title: Lotus Exige / Series 2 / Exige S
caption_attribution_description: 2011 Lotus Exige photographed in Washington, D.C., USA.
context_page_description: The Lotus Exige is a British two-door, two-seat sports car made by Lotus Cars since 2000. Originally a more-hardcore coupé version of the Lotus Elise roadster, since the Series 3 the Exige has been the larger-engined model of the family - using a V6 engine in place of the Elise's straight 4 with convertible versions of both available.
context_section_description: In February 2006, Lotus announced the Exige S model which used a supercharged Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine rated at 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS). The S was also made available in North American markets as a 2007 model.
  According to Lotus, the Exige S model, weighing 2,057 lb (933 kg), has the following specifications:
  Engine
  Toyota supplied, 1,796 cc (1.8 L) I4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing and lift - intelligent), supercharged and intercooled
  Bore/Stroke 82 mm × 85 mm (3.23 in × 3.35 in)
  218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS) at 7,800 rpm
  159 lbf⋅ft (215 N⋅m) at 5,500 rpm
  Compression ratio: 11.5:1
  Transmission
  6-speed, close ratio with single-plate dry clutch
  Performance
  0-97 km/h (60 mph): 4.1 seconds
  0-161 km/h (100 mph): 9.98 seconds
  Top speed: 238 km/h (148 mph)
  Fuel consumption: 24 mpg‑imp (12 L/100 km; 20 mpg‑US) city / 29 mpg‑imp (9.7 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑US) highway
caption: Lotus Exige S
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