Lotus Exige 1.8L CUP 260 6MT (261 HP)
Lotus Exige · 2008 - 2012 · Petrol
The Lotus Exige 1.8L CUP 260 6MT (261 HP) produces 261 hp and 236 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaches 245 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.1 l/100 km, equal to 216 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 261 hp
- Torque
- 236 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.1 s
- Top speed
- 245 km/h
Engine
| Power | 261 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 192 kW |
| Torque | 236 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,796 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 245 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.1 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.1 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.5 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 216 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,785 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,717 mm |
| Height | 1,168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo volume | 112 l |
| Unladen weight | 935 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,185 kg |
| Tyre size | 195/50 R16 || 225/45 R17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Lotus Exige 1.8L CUP 260 6MT (261 HP) compared with 7,586 trims of other cars from the 2005–2011 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 261 hp | 191 hp |
better than 81%
|
| Torque | 236 Nm | 305 Nm |
better than 35%
|
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 209 km/h |
better than 83%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.1 s | 9.6 s |
better than 98%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
better than 25%
|
| CO2 emissions | 216 g/km | 179 g/km |
better than 20%
|
| Cargo volume | 112 l | 471 l |
better than 1%
|
| Unladen weight | 935 kg | 1,520 kg |
better than 98%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Lotus Exige
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 6MT (192 HP) | Petrol | 192 hp | 180 Nm | 5.2 s | 237 km/h | 8.8 l/100 km | 208 g/km | |
| 1.8L S 6MT (220 HP) | Petrol | 223 hp | 180 Nm | 4.3 s | 238 km/h | 8.5 l/100 km | 199 g/km | |
| 1.8L S240 6MT (240 HP) | Petrol | 241 hp | 230 Nm | 4.2 s | 241 km/h | 10.2 l/100 km | — |