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.
| 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.