Lotus debuts new Exige Sport 410
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With a stunning combination of raw speed and real-world ability, the Lotus Exige Sport 410 joins a line-up like no other to complete the Exige family of peerless sports cars.
Starting with the revised Exige Sport 350, the comprehensive range now includes the new Exige Sport 410 and culminates with the extreme Exige Cup 430: each at a distinct price point, performance level and degree of motorsport focus.
The most revered
Developed directly from the track focused Exige Cup 430, the Exige Sport 410 is designed to be the ultimate road drive, unrivalled in its class.
This latest addition to the Exige range packs the advanced chassis, suspension and powertrain set-up from its more powerful stable mate, the track-focused Exige Cup 430, with a recalibrated engine producing 305 kW (410 Hp) at 7000 rpm and 420 Nm on tap from 3000 rpm to 7000 rpm.
The high-performance 3.5-litre, supercharged and charge-cooled V6 engine with a dry weight of just 1 054 kg, delivers a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 290 kW / tonne, and makes the Exige Sport 410 the lightest V6 Exige ever.
Performance in its DNA
Capable of 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, it records fierce in-gear acceleration before reaching a top speed of 290 km/h (Coupe configuration) – equal to the range-topping Exige Cup 430.
The Exige has been developed to generate 150 kg of downforce, sharing design cues from the Exige Cup 430, adopting a visually arresting revised lightweight front clam panel incorporating wider grilles and carbon fibre air curtains and front splitter.
As with all Lotus cars, the Exige Sport 410 has outstanding handling and lightweight agility engineered into its very DNA.
“With every new Lotus we look to move the bar higher and apply technology and development ideas drawn from top-of-the-range models, according to Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc.
“Our agility as a company means that the lessons learnt today can quickly be incorporated into the cars of tomorrow and the Exige Sport 410 is a perfect example of this.”
“We have taken the Exige Cup 430, the ultimate track-centric Exige, and developed it into the perfect road orientated sports car, ensuring that we stay ahead of rivals when it comes to cars that deliver a truly engaging analogue driving experience,” he added.
Both the Exige Sport 410 and Exige Sport 350 are available in Coupe and Roadster configurations, with the Roadster having a lightweight black removable soft-top which can be easily stowed within the car for open-top driving. The Roadster configuration is not available for the Exige Cup 430.
The Exige Sport 410 – forged through development
Reflecting its Sport nomenclature, the Exige treads the fine balance of cars that retain their focus on road driving yet remain supremely responsive and agile.
Whilst Lotus’ Cup variants are developed with circuit driving at heart, the Sport models are tuned to provide the perfect balance of performance, agility and power delivery for the road.
Distinctive in its appearance, thanks to wider aperture grilles in the new front clam panel, the Exige Sport 410’s revised aero configuration provides total downforce of 150 kg (60 kg at the front and 90 kg at the rear); developed through extensive CFD modelling and wind tunnel testing in order to preserve the car’s handling balance and high-speed stability.
The most complete Exige so far
The latest addition to the range also employs the oil cooler configuration and larger clutch from the Exige Cup 430, perfectly matched to the close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission with exposed-gear-change linkage.
Befitting an industry benchmark, the Exige takes the chassis, suspension and dampers from the Exige Cup 430, re-tuning the three-way adjustable Nitron dampers for a road bias and to suit the car’s revised aerodynamic set-up.
Setting the benchmark
These can be customised to the driver’s precise requirements (rebound and low and high-speed compression) along with the Eibach adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars, fitted as standard, which complete the car’s class-leading chassis set-up.
The Exige Sport 410 is fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, which are 20mm wider at the rear to deliver improved traction and work in harmony with the car’s ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels, which are available in either black or silver.
Braking is courtesy of AP Racing, with forged, four-piston callipers and performance two-piece J-hook brake discs. With a higher thermal capacity and improved bite, these discs have better debris clearance and impart consistent pedal feel with greater stopping power.
Performance options for the Exige Sport 410 include a full exhaust system in titanium, removing 10 kg from beyond the rear axle, and a number of high-gloss, visible weave carbon fibre components including instrument binnacle, sill covers, barge boards and roof.
With a stunning combination of raw speed and real-world ability, the Lotus Exige Sport 410 joins a line-up like no other to complete the Exige family of peerless sports cars.
Starting with the revised Exige Sport 350, the comprehensive range now includes the new Exige Sport 410 and culminates with the extreme Exige Cup 430: each at a distinct price point, performance level and degree of motorsport focus.
The most revered
Developed directly from the track focused Exige Cup 430, the Exige Sport 410 is designed to be the ultimate road drive, unrivalled in its class.
This latest addition to the Exige range packs the advanced chassis, suspension and powertrain set-up from its more powerful stable mate, the track-focused Exige Cup 430, with a recalibrated engine producing 305 kW (410 Hp) at 7000 rpm and 420 Nm on tap from 3000 rpm to 7000 rpm.
The high-performance 3.5-litre, supercharged and charge-cooled V6 engine with a dry weight of just 1 054 kg, delivers a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 290 kW / tonne, and makes the Exige Sport 410 the lightest V6 Exige ever.
Performance in its DNA
Capable of 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, it records fierce in-gear acceleration before reaching a top speed of 290 km/h (Coupe configuration) – equal to the range-topping Exige Cup 430.
The Exige has been developed to generate 150 kg of downforce, sharing design cues from the Exige Cup 430, adopting a visually arresting revised lightweight front clam panel incorporating wider grilles and carbon fibre air curtains and front splitter.
As with all Lotus cars, the Exige Sport 410 has outstanding handling and lightweight agility engineered into its very DNA.
“With every new Lotus we look to move the bar higher and apply technology and development ideas drawn from top-of-the-range models, according to Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc.
“Our agility as a company means that the lessons learnt today can quickly be incorporated into the cars of tomorrow and the Exige Sport 410 is a perfect example of this.”
“We have taken the Exige Cup 430, the ultimate track-centric Exige, and developed it into the perfect road orientated sports car, ensuring that we stay ahead of rivals when it comes to cars that deliver a truly engaging analogue driving experience,” he added.
Both the Exige Sport 410 and Exige Sport 350 are available in Coupe and Roadster configurations, with the Roadster having a lightweight black removable soft-top which can be easily stowed within the car for open-top driving. The Roadster configuration is not available for the Exige Cup 430.
The Exige Sport 410 – forged through development
Reflecting its Sport nomenclature, the Exige treads the fine balance of cars that retain their focus on road driving yet remain supremely responsive and agile.
Whilst Lotus’ Cup variants are developed with circuit driving at heart, the Sport models are tuned to provide the perfect balance of performance, agility and power delivery for the road.
Distinctive in its appearance, thanks to wider aperture grilles in the new front clam panel, the Exige Sport 410’s revised aero configuration provides total downforce of 150 kg (60 kg at the front and 90 kg at the rear); developed through extensive CFD modelling and wind tunnel testing in order to preserve the car’s handling balance and high-speed stability.
The most complete Exige so far
The latest addition to the range also employs the oil cooler configuration and larger clutch from the Exige Cup 430, perfectly matched to the close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission with exposed-gear-change linkage.
Befitting an industry benchmark, the Exige takes the chassis, suspension and dampers from the Exige Cup 430, re-tuning the three-way adjustable Nitron dampers for a road bias and to suit the car’s revised aerodynamic set-up.
Setting the benchmark
These can be customised to the driver’s precise requirements (rebound and low and high-speed compression) along with the Eibach adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars, fitted as standard, which complete the car’s class-leading chassis set-up.
The Exige Sport 410 is fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, which are 20mm wider at the rear to deliver improved traction and work in harmony with the car’s ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels, which are available in either black or silver.
Braking is courtesy of AP Racing, with forged, four-piston callipers and performance two-piece J-hook brake discs. With a higher thermal capacity and improved bite, these discs have better debris clearance and impart consistent pedal feel with greater stopping power.
Performance options for the Exige Sport 410 include a full exhaust system in titanium, removing 10 kg from beyond the rear axle, and a number of high-gloss, visible weave carbon fibre components including instrument binnacle, sill covers, barge boards and roof.
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