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Lotus Exige 1.8 5MT (179 HP)

Lotus Exige · 2000 - 2003 · Petrol

The Lotus Exige 1.8 5MT (179 HP) produces 179 hp and 171 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches 219 km/h.

Power
179 hp
Torque
171 Nm
0–100
4.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h

Engine

Power 179 hp
Power (kW) 133 kW
Torque 171 Nm
Displacement 1,796 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 219 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.9 s

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,780 mm
Width 1,720 mm
Height 1,181 mm
Wheelbase 2,301 mm
Ground clearance 107 mm
Cargo volume 113 l
Unladen weight 780 kg
Gross weight limit 965 kg
Tyre size 225/45Zr17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Lotus Exige 1.8 5MT (179 HP) compared with 4,683 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 179 hp 157 hp
better than 71%
Torque 171 Nm 245 Nm
better than 29%
Top speed 219 km/h 200 km/h
better than 74%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.9 s 10.7 s
better than 98%
Cargo volume 113 l 503 l
better than 1%
Unladen weight 780 kg 1,394 kg
better than 99%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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